Peter Wessels vs Martin Verkerk — Netherlands Masters 1 Semi-final
Netherlands Masters 1 · ITF · Semi-final
2 — 0
Sets
Monday, 16 June 1997 ·
clay
Wessels P.6-3 6-1
Verkerk M.
Wessels P.
662
Verkerk M.
310
Peter Wessels defeated Martin Verkerk 6-3 6-1 in the Netherlands Masters 1 semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Martin Verkerk came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Peter Wessels claimed a first win over Martin Verkerk in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Peter Wessels dropped just 4 games past Martin Verkerk.
Head to head
0–1| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-06-16 | Netherlands Masters 2 | F | clay | Martin Verkerk | 6-2 3-6 6-4 |
Statistics
This season1st serve in·Even
63%
59%
1st serve points won·Even
74%
76%
2nd serve points won·Even
51%
50%
Service points won·Even
65%
66%
Return points won·Even
34%
33%
Break points saved·Even
61%
63%
Aces / match·Dominant
8.9
12.4
Double faults / match·Dominant
3.3
4.9
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (98 vs 121). ATP, WTA & Challenger.