Joao Cunha Silva vs Gilbert Schaller — Portugal 1 Masters 3 Semi-final
Joao Cunha Silva defeated Gilbert Schaller 6-7 6-1 6-3 in the Portugal 1 Masters 3 semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Gilbert Schaller came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Joao Cunha Silva claimed a first win over Gilbert Schaller in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Joao Cunha Silva dropped the opening set before beating Gilbert Schaller 6–7 6–1 6–3.
How the match was decided
Auto-generatedCunha Silva J. 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
2 meetings · level 1–111
- Cunha Silva J.May 1999Portugal 1 Masters 3This matchClay6-7 6-1 6-3
- Schaller G.August 1996UmagClay7-6(2) 6-0
Draw
Closing odds
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Player context
Before the matchCunha Silva J.Schaller G.1 619ELO1 5331 556Clay ELO1 5657–3Last 106–431Age30173 cmHeight180 cmRightPlaysRight
Cite this
Joao Cunha Silva beat Gilbert Schaller 6-7 6-1 6-3. Umpiry, "Joao Cunha Silva vs Gilbert Schaller — Portugal 1 Masters 3 Semi-final", https://umpiry.com/match/1999-05-01/schaller-vs-silva-portugal-1-masters-3-sf?utm_source=cite (as of 1 May 1999).