Juan Balcells vs Jordi Mas — Spain 9 Masters 3 Round of 16
Juan Balcells defeated Jordi Mas 6-4 6-3 in the Spain 9 Masters 3 round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Jordi Mas came in leading the head-to-head 3–2, but Juan Balcells had been the form player, winning 6 of their last 10 on clay. Juan Balcells narrowed the head-to-head to 3–3.
Key context
- Match story: Juan Balcells closed it out in two sets, 6–4 6–3.
How the match was decided
Auto-generatedBalcells J. 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
6 meetings · level 3–333
- Balcells J.October 1997Spain 9 Masters 3This matchClay6-4 6-3
- Mas J.February 1997Spain 3 Masters 1Clay7-6 6-7 6-4
- Balcells J.March 1996Spain 3 Masters 4Clay6-3 6-3
- Mas J.August 1994Spain 7 Masters 1Clay7-6 6-4
- Mas J.June 1994Spain 5 Masters 4Clay6-3 6-3
Closing odds
Player context
Before the matchBalcells J.Mas J.1 598ELO1 5601 616Clay ELO1 5556–4Last 103–722Age25RightPlaysRight