Eduardo Nicolas vs Juan Balcells — Spain 2 Masters 2 Round of 32
Spain 2 Masters 2 · ITF · Round of 32
2 — 0
Sets
Friday, 31 January 1997 ·
clay
Nicolas E.6-4 6-4
Balcells J.
Nicolas E.
662
Balcells J.
440
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.
Head to head
0–3| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-04-06 | Bulgaria 1 Masters 3 | QF | clay | Juan Balcells | 6-4 6-3 |
| 1994-08-12 | Spain 7 Masters 2 | R16 | clay | Juan Balcells | 6-4 6-0 |
| 1994-04-08 | Spain 3 Masters 3 | R32 | clay | Juan Balcells | 6-4 2-0 |
Statistics
This season1st serve in·Clear edge
53%
71%
1st serve points won·Even
66%
68%
2nd serve points won·Even
51%
53%
Service points won·Slight edge
59%
64%
Return points won·Slight edge
43%
35%
Break points saved·Clear edge
48%
65%
Aces / match·Dominant
1.3
5.3
Double faults / match·Clear edge
1.3
2.2
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (6 vs 87). ATP, WTA & Challenger.