Albert Portas vs Stefan Koubek — Spain 1 Masters 1 Semi-final
Spain 1 Masters 1 · ITF · Semi-final
2 — 0
Sets
Friday, 3 January 1997 ·
clay
Portas A.7-5 7-5
Koubek S.
Portas A.
772
Koubek S.
550
Albert Portas defeated Stefan Koubek 7-5 7-5 in the Spain 1 Masters 1 semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Stefan Koubek came in leading the head-to-head 3–1. Albert Portas narrowed the head-to-head to 3–2.
Key context
- Match story: Albert Portas edged Stefan Koubek in two tight sets (7–5 7–5).
Head to head
1–3| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-06-17 | Nottingham | R32 | grass | Stefan Koubek | 7-6 6-4 |
| 2000-02-21 | Mexico City | R32 | clay | Stefan Koubek | 6-1 6-3 |
| 1999-08-09 | San Marino | QF | clay | Albert Portas | 6-4 6-2 |
| 1997-01-03 | Spain 1 Masters 4 | F | clay | Stefan Koubek | 7-6 6-2 |
Statistics
This season1st serve in·Slight edge
55%
60%
1st serve points won·Even
69%
66%
2nd serve points won·Slight edge
46%
51%
Service points won·Even
59%
60%
Return points won·Even
38%
38%
Break points saved·Even
57%
58%
Aces / match·Slight edge
4.7
3.6
Double faults / match·Slight edge
3.8
3.1
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (200 vs 200). ATP, WTA & Challenger.