Albert Portas vs Juan Ignacio Carrasco — Spain 2 Masters 1 Qualifying Round
Albert Portas defeated Juan Ignacio Carrasco 7-6 7-5 in the Spain 2 Masters 1 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Juan Ignacio Carrasco came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Albert Portas claimed a first win over Juan Ignacio Carrasco in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
Key context
- Match story: Albert Portas edged Juan Ignacio Carrasco in two tight sets (7–6 7–5).
How the match was decided
Auto-generatedPortas A. 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
3 meetings · Carrasco J. leads 2–112
Clay: level 1–1 · Hard: Carrasco J. leads 1–0
- Portas A.January 1997Spain 2 Masters 1This matchClay7-6 7-5
- Carrasco J.May 1993Spain 4 Masters 3Clay7-5 7-6
- Carrasco J.April 1992Spain 3 Masters 4Hard4-6 7-5 6-4
Draw
Closing odds
Player context
Before the matchPortas A.Carrasco J.1 634ELO1 4941 601Clay ELO1 4993–7Last 104–6
Cite this
Albert Portas beat Juan Ignacio Carrasco 7-6 7-5. Umpiry, "Albert Portas vs Juan Ignacio Carrasco — Spain 2 Masters 1 Qualifying Round", https://umpiry.com/match/1997-01-31/carrasco-vs-portas-spain-2-masters-1-qf?utm_source=cite (as of 31 January 1997).