Justin Gimelstob vs Andy MurrayNewport Semi-final

Newport · ATP · Semi-final
49 yrs · 196 cm · Right-handed
Last 10 · pre-match
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0 — 0
Sets
Monday, 10 July 2006
grass
39 yrs · 191 cm · Right-handed
Last 10 · pre-match
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Gimelstob J.
6-1 7-6
Murray A.
Gimelstob J.
6772
Murray A.
164

Justin Gimelstob defeated Andy Murray 6-1 7-6 in the Newport semi-final on grass. The upset overturned the form book — Andy Murray came in defending last year's round of 16.

Key context

  • Match story: Justin Gimelstob came through a tight passage before pulling clear — 6–1 7–6.

Head to head

No previous meetings on record.

Serve vs return

This season
Gimelstob J.serving81% hold

wins 64% of points on serve vs Murray A.

Murray A.serving93% hold

wins 73% of points on serve vs Gimelstob J.

Serve advantage — Murray A.

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
56%
59%
1st serve points won·Even
71%
73%
2nd serve points won·Even
47%
51%
Service points won·Even
60%
64%
Return points won·Slight edge
33%
38%
Break points saved·Even
63%
60%
Aces / match·Even
6.3
6.6
Double faults / match·Clear edge
3.4
2.5

Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (46 vs 200). ATP, WTA & Challenger.

Conditions

Court speed
Mediumbalanced pace
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