Eduardo Nicolas vs Juan Antonio Saiz Panadero — Spain 7 Masters 1 Round of 16
Eduardo Nicolas defeated Juan Antonio Saiz Panadero 6-4 7-5 in the Spain 7 Masters 1 round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Juan Antonio Saiz Panadero came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, but Eduardo Nicolas had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 7 on clay. Eduardo Nicolas claimed a first win over Juan Antonio Saiz Panadero in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
Key context
- Match story: Eduardo Nicolas edged Juan Antonio Saiz Panadero in two tight sets (6–4 7–5).
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
3 meetings · Saiz Panadero J. leads 2–112
- Nicolas E.August 1997Spain 7 Masters 1This matchClay6-4 7-5
- Saiz Panadero J.January 1997Spain 2 Masters 1Clay6-1 6-3
- Saiz Panadero J.July 1995Spain 6 Masters 4Clay6-2 6-4
Closing odds
Player context
Before the matchNicolas E.Saiz Panadero J.1 594ELO1 4691 592Clay ELO1 4703–7Last 102–8