Gustavo Kuerten vs Lleyton HewittIndianapolis Semi-final

Indianapolis · ATP · Semi-final
49 yrs · 190 cm · Right-handed
Last 10 · pre-match
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Sets
Monday, 14 August 2000
hard
45 yrs · 180 cm · Right-handed
Last 10 · pre-match
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Kuerten G.
7-5 6-2
Hewitt L.
Kuerten G.
762
Hewitt L.
52

Gustavo Kuerten defeated Lleyton Hewitt 7-5 6-2 in the Indianapolis semi-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Lleyton Hewitt came in leading the head-to-head 3–0. Gustavo Kuerten claimed a first win over Lleyton Hewitt in four meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 3–1.

Key context

Head to head

03
DateTournamentRoundSurfaceWinnerScore
2004-08-02Cincinnati MastersR32hardLleyton Hewitt6-3 6-4
2003-03-10Indian Wells MastersFhardLleyton Hewitt6-1 6-1
2001-04-06Davis Cup WG QF: BRA vs AUSRRclayLleyton Hewitt7-6(5) 6-3 7-6(3)

Serve vs return

This season
Kuerten G.serving83% hold

wins 65% of points on serve vs Hewitt L.

Hewitt L.serving82% hold

wins 64% of points on serve vs Kuerten G.

Even serve battle

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
56%
54%
1st serve points won·Even
75%
73%
2nd serve points won·Even
52%
51%
Service points won·Even
65%
62%
Return points won·Even
37%
39%
Break points saved·Even
63%
60%
Aces / match·Clear edge
8.6
6.0
Double faults / match·Dominant
2.2
3.8

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