Oren Motevassel vs Hideki Kaneko — India Masters 1 Semi-final
India Masters 1 · ITF · Semi-final
2 — 1
Sets
Saturday, 28 December 1996 ·
clay
Motevassel O.6-4 4-6 7-6
Kaneko H.
Motevassel O.
6472
Kaneko H.
4661
Oren Motevassel defeated Hideki Kaneko 6-4 4-6 7-6 in the India Masters 1 semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Hideki Kaneko came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Oren Motevassel claimed a first win over Hideki Kaneko in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Oren Motevassel edged Hideki Kaneko in three tight sets (6–4 4–6 7–6).
Head to head
0–1| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-12-28 | India Masters 4 | QF | clay | Hideki Kaneko | 6-2 6-1 |
Statistics
This season1st serve in·Slight edge
61%
66%
1st serve points won·Slight edge
55%
63%
2nd serve points won·Even
48%
46%
Service points won·Slight edge
52%
57%
Return points won·Even
40%
44%
Break points saved·Slight edge
49%
39%
Aces / match·Slight edge
1.8
1.2
Double faults / match·Clear edge
1.5
2.8
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (4 vs 5). ATP, WTA & Challenger.