Massimo Valeri vs Radek Stepanek — Italy 1 Masters 2 Round of 16
Italy 1 Masters 2 · ITF · Round of 16
2 — 1
Sets
Saturday, 4 January 1997 ·
carpet
Valeri M.1-6 6-3 6-4
Stepanek R.
Valeri M.
1662
Stepanek R.
6341
Massimo Valeri defeated Radek Stepanek 1-6 6-3 6-4 in the Italy 1 Masters 2 round of 16 on carpet. The upset overturned the form book — Radek Stepanek came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Massimo Valeri claimed a first win over Radek Stepanek in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Massimo Valeri dropped the opening set before beating Radek Stepanek 1–6 6–3 6–4.
Head to head
0–1| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-03-17 | Italy F1 | R32 | clay | Radek Stepanek | 5-7 6-2 6-4 |
Statistics
This season1st serve in·Clear edge
49%
61%
1st serve points won·Even
69%
71%
2nd serve points won·Slight edge
45%
50%
Service points won·Slight edge
57%
63%
Return points won·Even
40%
39%
Break points saved·Slight edge
57%
62%
Aces / match·Slight edge
4.0
5.0
Double faults / match·Dominant
1.7
3.3
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (3 vs 200). ATP, WTA & Challenger.