Eduardo Nicolas vs German Puentes — Spain 9 Masters 3 Round of 32
Eduardo Nicolas defeated German Puentes 6-2 6-2 in the Spain 9 Masters 3 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — German Puentes came in leading the head-to-head 7–0. Eduardo Nicolas claimed a first win over German Puentes in eight meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 7–1.
Key context
- Match story: Eduardo Nicolas dropped just 4 games past German Puentes.
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
8 meetings · Puentes G. leads 7–117
- Nicolas E.October 1997Spain 9 Masters 3This matchClay6-2 6-2
- Puentes G.May 1997Spain 4 Masters 1Clay6-4 6-1
- Puentes G.February 1997Spain 3 Masters 2Clay4-6 6-2 6-4
- Puentes G.January 1997Spain 2 Masters 2Clay7-6 6-4
- Puentes G.November 1996Spain 9 Masters 3Clay7-6 6-4
Closing odds
Player context
Before the matchNicolas E.Puentes G.1 594ELO1 5191 592Clay ELO1 5393–7Last 102–825Age24173 cmHeight173 cmRightPlaysRight