Alexandre Simoni vs Francisco Costa — Rio de Janeiro Round of 32
Alexandre Simoni defeated Francisco Costa 7-5 6-2 in the Rio de Janeiro round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Francisco Costa came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Alexandre Simoni claimed a first win over Francisco Costa in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
Key context
- Match story: Alexandre Simoni closed it out in two sets, 7–5 6–2.
How the match was decided
Auto-generatedSimoni A. 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 · Costa F. leads 2–112
- Simoni A.December 2001Rio de JaneiroThis matchClay7-5 6-2
- Costa F.April 1997Brazil 1 Masters 2Clay6-3 6-2
- Costa F.June 1996Brazil 3 Masters 2Clay6-0 6-2
Draw
Closing odds
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Player context
Before the matchSimoni A.Costa F.1 592ELO1 6271 571Clay ELO1 5985–5Last 108–222Age28188 cmHeight180 cmRightPlaysRight
Cite this
Alexandre Simoni beat Francisco Costa 7-5 6-2. Umpiry, "Alexandre Simoni vs Francisco Costa — Rio de Janeiro Round of 32", https://umpiry.com/match/2001-12-03/costa-vs-simoni-rio-de-janeiro-r32?utm_source=cite (as of 3 December 2001).