Paul Goldstein vs Michael Russell — Houston Q16
Houston · ATP · Q16
2 — 1
Sets
Sunday, 17 April 2005 ·
clay
Goldstein P.7-5 6-7 7-6
Russell M.
Goldstein P.
761772
Russell M.
577621
Paul Goldstein defeated Michael Russell 7-5 6-7 7-6 in the Houston q16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Michael Russell came in leading the head-to-head 3–0. Paul Goldstein claimed a first win over Michael Russell in four meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 3–1.
Key context
- Match story: Paul Goldstein edged Michael Russell in three tight sets (7–5 6–7 7–6).
Head to head
0–3| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-04-09 | Houston | R32 | clay | Michael Russell | 6-2 6-0 |
| 1997-07-18 | USA 4 Masters 1 | QF | hard | Michael Russell | 7-6 4-6 6-3 |
| 1997-07-18 | USA 4 Masters 2 | F | hard | Michael Russell | 4-6 6-1 6-4 |
Statistics
This season1st serve in·Slight edge
60%
65%
1st serve points won·Even
65%
66%
2nd serve points won·Even
48%
49%
Service points won·Even
58%
60%
Return points won·Even
40%
37%
Break points saved·Slight edge
58%
53%
Aces / match·Even
2.1
2.5
Double faults / match·Slight edge
2.8
3.2
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (83 vs 194). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Conditions
Court speed
Medium-slowfavours grinders
SlowFast