Eduardo Nicolas vs Juan Balcells — Spain 2 Masters 2 Round of 32
Eduardo Nicolas defeated Juan Balcells 6-4 6-4 in the Spain 2 Masters 2 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Juan Balcells came in leading the head-to-head 3–0. Eduardo Nicolas claimed a first win over Juan Balcells in four meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 3–1.
Key context
- Match story: Eduardo Nicolas edged a tight contest from start to finish — 6–4 6–4.
How the match was decided
Auto-generatedNicolas E. took it in straight sets.
Common opponents
0 shared · last 12 monthsNo common opponents in the last 12 months. Surface form and ELO carry more weight here.
Head-to-head
4 meetings · Balcells J. leads 3–113
- Nicolas E.January 1997Spain 2 Masters 2This matchClay6-4 6-4
- Balcells J.April 1996Bulgaria 1 Masters 3Clay6-4 6-3
- Balcells J.August 1994Spain 7 Masters 2Clay6-4 6-0
- Balcells J.April 1994Spain 3 Masters 3Clay6-4 2-0
Draw
Closing odds
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Player context
Before the matchNicolas E.Balcells J.1 594ELO1 5991 592Clay ELO1 6173–7Last 106–424Age21173 cmHeight190 cmRightPlaysRight
Cite this
Eduardo Nicolas beat Juan Balcells 6-4 6-4. Umpiry, "Eduardo Nicolas vs Juan Balcells — Spain 2 Masters 2 Round of 32", https://umpiry.com/match/1997-01-31/balcells-vs-nicolas-spain-2-masters-2-r32?utm_source=cite (as of 31 January 1997).