Mark Philippoussis vs Justin GimelstobSan Jose Quarter-final

San Jose · ATP · Quarter-final
49 yrs · 196 cm · Right-handed
Last 10 · pre-match
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2 — 1
Sets
Monday, 8 February 1999
hard
49 yrs · 196 cm · Right-handed
Last 10 · pre-match
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Philippoussis M.
6-2 3-6 7-6
Gimelstob J.
Philippoussis M.
63772
Gimelstob J.
26601

Mark Philippoussis defeated Justin Gimelstob 6-2 3-6 7-6 in the San Jose quarter-final on hard. The result followed the form book — Mark Philippoussis came in leading the head-to-head 2–1, defending last year's round of 32. Mark Philippoussis extended the head-to-head to 3–1.

Key context

Head to head

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DateTournamentRoundSurfaceWinnerScore
2006-07-10NewportFgrassMark Philippoussis6-3 7-5
2000-07-24Los AngelesR16hardJustin Gimelstob3-6 7-6(5) 7-6(3)
2000-02-07San JoseQFhardMark Philippoussis7-6(5) 6-4

Serve vs return

This season
Philippoussis M.serving91% hold

wins 71% of points on serve vs Gimelstob J.

Gimelstob J.serving83% hold

wins 65% of points on serve vs Philippoussis M.

Serve-dominated — both hold easily, expect tiebreaks

Each player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About

Statistics

This season
1st serve in·Even
57%
57%
1st serve points won·Slight edge
80%
72%
2nd serve points won·Even
51%
47%
Service points won·Slight edge
67%
61%
Return points won·Even
35%
35%
Break points saved·Even
63%
59%
Aces / match·Dominant
14.6
7.1
Double faults / match·Clear edge
5.1
4.2

Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (200 vs 194). ATP, WTA & Challenger.