Markus Hipfl vs Fernando MeligeniSan Marino Round of 32

San Marino · ATP · Round of 32
48 yrs · 178 cm · Right-handed
Last 10 · pre-match
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2 — 1
Sets
Monday, 9 August 1999
clay
55 yrs · 180 cm · Left-handed
Last 10 · pre-match
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Hipfl M.
4-6 6-4 6-0
Meligeni F.
Hipfl M.
4662
Meligeni F.
6401

Markus Hipfl defeated Fernando Meligeni 4-6 6-4 6-0 in the San Marino round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Fernando Meligeni came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 32. Markus Hipfl claimed a first win over Fernando Meligeni in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.

Key context

Head to head

01
DateTournamentRoundSurfaceWinnerScore
2001-08-20Long IslandR32hardFernando Meligeni6-2 7-6(3)

Serve vs return

This season
Hipfl M.serving66% hold

wins 56% of points on serve vs Meligeni F.

Meligeni F.serving70% hold

wins 58% of points on serve vs Hipfl M.

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·Slight edge
65%
58%
1st serve points won·Even
65%
69%
2nd serve points won·Even
49%
50%
Service points won·Even
59%
61%
Return points won·Even
39%
39%
Break points saved·Slight edge
54%
60%
Aces / match·Slight edge
2.4
3.8
Double faults / match·Clear edge
2.4
3.6

Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (119 vs 174). ATP, WTA & Challenger.