Jeff Tarango vs Rodolphe Gilbert — London Qualifying Round of 16
Jeff Tarango defeated Rodolphe Gilbert 6-4 7-6 in the London qualifying round of 16 on carpet. The upset overturned the form book — Rodolphe Gilbert came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Jeff Tarango claimed a first win over Rodolphe Gilbert in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
Key context
- Match story: Jeff Tarango edged Rodolphe Gilbert in two tight sets (6–4 7–6).
How the match was decided
Auto-generatedTarango J. took it in straight 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 · Gilbert R. leads 2–112
Carpet: Tarango J. leads 1–0 · Grass: Gilbert R. leads 1–0 · Hard: Gilbert R. leads 1–0
- Tarango J.February 2000LondonThis matchCarpet6-4 7-6(4)
- Gilbert R.June 1997WimbledonGrass3-6 7-5 7-6 6-4
- Gilbert R.August 1994New HavenHard6-2 6-2
Draw
Closing odds
Player context
Before the matchTarango J.Gilbert R.1 579ELO1 5755–5Last 104–631Age31180 cmHeight183 cmLeftPlaysLeft
Cite this
Jeff Tarango beat Rodolphe Gilbert 6-4 7-6(4). Umpiry, "Jeff Tarango vs Rodolphe Gilbert — London Qualifying Round of 16", https://umpiry.com/match/2000-02-21/gilbert-vs-tarango-london-q16?utm_source=cite (as of 21 February 2000).