Jose Imaz Ruiz vs Juan Balcells — Spain 9 Masters 3 Qualifying Round
Jose Imaz Ruiz defeated Juan Balcells 6-4 6-4 in the Spain 9 Masters 3 qualifying round on clay. The result followed the form book — Jose Imaz Ruiz came in leading the head-to-head 4–0. Jose Imaz Ruiz extended the head-to-head to 5–0.
Key context
- Match story: Jose Imaz Ruiz edged a tight contest from start to finish — 6–4 6–4.
How the match was decided
Auto-generatedImaz Ruiz 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
5 meetings · Imaz Ruiz J. leads 5–050
- Imaz Ruiz J.October 1997Spain 9 Masters 3This matchClay6-4 6-4
- Imaz Ruiz J.February 1996Spain 2 Masters 1Clay3-6 6-3 6-4
- Imaz Ruiz J.May 1994Spain 4 Masters 2Clay6-1 4-6 6-1
- Imaz Ruiz J.May 1994Spain 4 Masters 3Clay6-3 6-7 6-4
- Imaz Ruiz J.March 1992Spain 2 Masters 2Clay6-3 6-2
Closing odds
Player context
Before the matchImaz Ruiz J.Balcells J.1 617ELO1 5981 587Clay ELO1 6165–5Last 106–423Age22178 cmHeight190 cmRightPlaysRight