Nicolas Almagro vs Ivan Esquerdo — Portugal F7 Semi-final
Nicolas Almagro defeated Ivan Esquerdo 6-4 6-3 in the Portugal F7 semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Ivan Esquerdo came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Nicolas Almagro claimed a first win over Ivan Esquerdo in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Nicolas Almagro closed it out in two sets, 6–4 6–3.
How the match was decided
Auto-generatedAlmagro N. 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
2 meetings · level 1–111
- Almagro N.March 2003Portugal F7This matchClay6-4 6-3
- Esquerdo I.July 2002Spain F7Clay1-6 6-2 7-6(5)
Closing odds
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Player context
Before the matchAlmagro N.Esquerdo I.1 843ELO1 5141 773Clay ELO1 5271–9Last 102–8