David Sanchez vs Albert MontanesVina del Mar Semi-final

Vina del Mar · ATP · Semi-final
48 yrs · 183 cm · Right-handed
Last 10 · pre-match
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2 — 1
Sets
Monday, 10 February 2003
clay
45 yrs · 175 cm · Right-handed
Last 10 · pre-match
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Sanchez D.
7-6 3-6 6-1
Montanes A.
Sanchez D.
77362
Montanes A.
64611

David Sanchez defeated Albert Montanes 7-6 3-6 6-1 in the Vina del Mar semi-final on clay. The result followed the form book — David Sanchez came in leading the head-to-head 2–1, defending last year's round of 32. David Sanchez extended the head-to-head to 3–1.

Key context

  • Match story: David Sanchez came through a tight passage before pulling clear — 7–6 3–6 6–1.

Head to head

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DateTournamentRoundSurfaceWinnerScore
2005-01-31Vina del MarR32clayDavid Sanchez5-7 6-4 6-4
2002-04-29MallorcaR16grassDavid Sanchez7-6(5) 6-4
2001-12-31DohaR32hardAlbert Montanes6-3 6-2

Serve vs return

This season
Sanchez D.serving63% hold

wins 55% of points on serve vs Montanes A.

Montanes A.serving68% hold

wins 57% of points on serve vs Sanchez D.

Baseline battle — serve is shaky, expect plenty of breaks

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
60%
59%
1st serve points won·Even
65%
69%
2nd serve points won·Even
47%
49%
Service points won·Even
58%
61%
Return points won·Even
40%
39%
Break points saved·Even
55%
59%
Aces / match·Even
2.6
2.9
Double faults / match·Clear edge
2.3
3.7

Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (117 vs 200). ATP, WTA & Challenger.