Olivier Patience vs Rodolphe Gilbert — Lyon Qualifying Round of 32
Olivier Patience defeated Rodolphe Gilbert 6-4 6-7 7-6 in the Lyon qualifying round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Rodolphe Gilbert came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Olivier Patience had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 4 on clay. Olivier Patience claimed a first win over Rodolphe Gilbert in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Olivier Patience edged Rodolphe Gilbert in three tight sets (6–4 6–7 7–6).
How the match was decided
Auto-generatedPatience O. came through in three 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
Clay: Patience O. leads 1–0 · Hard: Gilbert R. leads 1–0
- Patience O.October 2003LyonThis matchClay6-4 6-7(7) 7-6(5)
- Gilbert R.September 1999France F10Hard6-4 7-5
Draw
Closing odds
Player context
Before the matchPatience O.Gilbert R.1 638ELO1 5751 633Clay ELO1 4688–2Last 104–623Age34180 cmHeight183 cmRightPlaysLeft
Cite this
Olivier Patience beat Rodolphe Gilbert 6-4 6-7(7) 7-6(5). Umpiry, "Olivier Patience vs Rodolphe Gilbert — Lyon Qualifying Round of 32", https://umpiry.com/match/2003-10-06/gilbert-vs-patience-lyon-q32?utm_source=cite (as of 6 October 2003).