Fabrice Santoro vs Christophe Rochus — Doha Round of 16
Fabrice Santoro defeated Christophe Rochus 7-5 6-7 7-5 in the Doha round of 16 on hard. The result followed the form book — Fabrice Santoro came in leading the head-to-head 3–1, defending last year's quarter-final. Fabrice Santoro extended the head-to-head to 4–1.
Key context
- Match story: Fabrice Santoro edged Christophe Rochus in three tight sets (7–5 6–7 7–5).
How the match was decided
Auto-generatedSantoro F. came through in three sets.
Common opponents
1 shared · last 12 monthsSantoro F. and Rochus C. faced 1 of the same opponent in the last 12 months. Santoro F. went 1–0 (100%) against them, Rochus C. 1–0 (100%).
1–0100%Santoro F. · better vs 0Record vs common opponents1–0100%Rochus C. · better vs 0
Vs common opponents · derived from scorelines
2–1Sets2–1
17–14Games15–14
1–0Tiebreaks1–0
1–0Deciding sets1–0
Only 1 common opponent — too few for any conclusion. Shown without assessment.
vs Pless K.W4-6 6-2 7-6Canada Masters · hardW7-6 2-6 6-2Mallorca · grass
Head-to-head
5 meetings · Santoro F. leads 4–141
Hard: Santoro F. leads 2–0 · Clay: level 1–1 · Carpet: Santoro F. leads 1–0
- Santoro F.January 2003DohaThis matchHard7-5 6-7(8) 7-5
- Santoro F.December 2002DohaHard7-5 6-7 7-5
- Rochus C.July 2002SopotClay4-6 6-3 7-5
- Santoro F.February 2001Davis Cup WG R1: BEL vs FRAClay6-4 6-4
- Santoro F.September 1999Davis Cup WG SF: FRA vs BELCarpet7-5 6-4
Closing odds
Player context
Before the matchSantoro F.Rochus C.1 771ELO1 5991 691Hard ELO1 5032–8Last 106–430Age24178 cmHeight170 cmRightPlaysRight