Galo Blanco vs Albert PortasSan Marino Final

San Marino · ATP · Final
49 yrs · 173 cm · Right-handed
Last 10 · pre-match
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2 — 1
Sets
Monday, 9 August 1999
clay
52 yrs · 188 cm · Right-handed
Last 10 · pre-match
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Blanco G.
4-6 6-4 6-3
Portas A.
Blanco G.
4662
Portas A.
6431

Galo Blanco defeated Albert Portas 4-6 6-4 6-3 in the San Marino final on clay. Galo Blanco extended the head-to-head to 3–2.

Key context

Head to head

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DateTournamentRoundSurfaceWinnerScore
2004-05-24Roland GarrosR128clayGalo Blanco7-5 7-5 3-6 6-4
2003-07-28SopotR16clayGalo Blanco3-6 6-1 6-4
2001-04-23BarcelonaR16clayAlbert Portas6-4 6-2
2000-05-22St. PoeltenQFclayAlbert Portas6-7(6) 6-3 6-4

Serve vs return

This season
Blanco G.serving70% hold

wins 58% of points on serve vs Portas A.

Portas A.serving70% hold

wins 58% of points on serve vs Blanco G.

Baseline battle — serve is shaky, expect plenty of breaks

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
53%
55%
1st serve points won·Even
70%
70%
2nd serve points won·Even
49%
46%
Service points won·Even
60%
59%
Return points won·Even
37%
38%
Break points saved·Even
58%
56%
Aces / match·Even
4.9
4.7
Double faults / match·Clear edge
3.0
3.8

Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (180 vs 200). ATP, WTA & Challenger.