Lionel Barthez vs Chris Wilkinson — France 3 Masters 3 Round of 32
France 3 Masters 3 · ITF · Round of 32
2 — 0
Sets
Saturday, 8 March 1997 ·
carpet
Barthez L.7-6 6-4
Wilkinson C.
Barthez L.
762
Wilkinson C.
640
Lionel Barthez defeated Chris Wilkinson 7-6 6-4 in the France 3 Masters 3 round of 32 on carpet. The upset overturned the form book — Chris Wilkinson came in leading the head-to-head 3–0. Lionel Barthez claimed a first win over Chris Wilkinson in four meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 3–1.
Key context
- Match story: Lionel Barthez edged Chris Wilkinson in two tight sets (7–6 6–4).
Head to head
0–3| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993-03-06 | France 1 Masters 4 | QF | carpet | Chris Wilkinson | 6-3 6-4 |
| 1993-02-06 | Great Britain 1 Masters 2 | R16 | carpet | Chris Wilkinson | 7-6 6-2 |
| 1992-03-09 | France 1 Masters 4 | R16 | carpet | Chris Wilkinson | 6-4 6-3 |
Statistics
This season1st serve in·Even
55%
59%
1st serve points won·Slight edge
74%
69%
2nd serve points won·Slight edge
53%
44%
Service points won·Slight edge
65%
59%
Return points won·Even
34%
38%
Break points saved·Slight edge
55%
62%
Aces / match·Slight edge
5.5
4.7
Double faults / match·Clear edge
2.5
3.7
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (2 vs 23). ATP, WTA & Challenger.