Michael Chang vs James BlakeHong Kong Round of 32

Hong Kong · ATP · Round of 32
54 yrs · 175 cm · Right-handed
Last 10 · pre-match
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0 — 0
Sets
Monday, 24 September 2001
hard
46 yrs · 185 cm · Right-handed
Last 10 · pre-match
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Chang M.
7-6 7-5
Blake J.
Chang M.
7772
Blake J.
635

Michael Chang defeated James Blake 7-6 7-5 in the Hong Kong round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — James Blake came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Michael Chang claimed a first win over James Blake in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.

Key context

Head to head

02
DateTournamentRoundSurfaceWinnerScore
2002-04-22HoustonR16clayJames Blake6-1 6-4
2002-02-18MemphisR32hardJames Blake6-4 6-4

Serve vs return

This season
Chang M.serving80% hold

wins 63% of points on serve vs Blake J.

Blake J.serving83% hold

wins 65% of points on serve vs Chang M.

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
57%
57%
1st serve points won·Even
69%
73%
2nd serve points won·Even
48%
51%
Service points won·Even
60%
64%
Return points won·Even
38%
36%
Break points saved·Slight edge
54%
61%
Aces / match·Clear edge
3.8
6.0
Double faults / match·Clear edge
1.6
3.0

Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (73 vs 200). ATP, WTA & Challenger.

Conditions

Court speed
Fastbig serves, short points
SlowFast