Mark Nielsen vs James Sekulov — Australia 2 Masters 3 Semi-final
Mark Nielsen defeated James Sekulov 2-6 6-2 6-3 in the Australia 2 Masters 3 semi-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — James Sekulov came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, but Mark Nielsen had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 4 on hard. Mark Nielsen claimed a first win over James Sekulov in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
Key context
- Match story: Mark Nielsen dropped the opening set before beating James Sekulov 2–6 6–2 6–3.
How the match was decided
Auto-generatedNielsen M. came through in three 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 · Sekulov J. leads 2–112
Hard: level 1–1 · Clay: Sekulov J. leads 1–0
- Nielsen M.May 1998Australia 2 Masters 3This matchHard2-6 6-2 6-3
- Sekulov J.October 1996Australia 3 Masters 2Clay6-3 6-2
- Sekulov J.September 1996Australia 2 Masters 4Hard6-3 6-1
Closing odds
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Player context
Before the matchNielsen M.Sekulov J.1 609ELO1 5431 586Hard ELO1 5236–4Last 103–720Age21185 cmHeight180 cmRightPlaysRight