Gilles Simon vs Justin GimelstobNew Haven Round of 64

New Haven · ATP · Round of 64
41 yrs · 183 cm · Right-handed
Last 10 · pre-match
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2 — 1
Sets
Monday, 21 August 2006
hard
49 yrs · 196 cm · Right-handed
Last 10 · pre-match
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Simon G.
4-6 7-5 6-1
Gimelstob J.
Simon G.
4762
Gimelstob J.
6511

Gilles Simon defeated Justin Gimelstob 4-6 7-5 6-1 in the New Haven round of 64 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Justin Gimelstob came in defending last year's round of 32, but Gilles Simon had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 5 on hard.

Key context

Head to head

No previous meetings on record.

Serve vs return

This season
Simon G.serving85% hold

wins 66% of points on serve vs Gimelstob J.

Gimelstob J.serving76% hold

wins 61% of points on serve vs Simon G.

Serve advantage — Simon G.

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·Slight edge
61%
56%
1st serve points won·Even
68%
71%
2nd serve points won·Even
49%
47%
Service points won·Even
61%
61%
Return points won·Slight edge
39%
34%
Break points saved·Even
59%
62%
Aces / match·Clear edge
3.8
6.4
Double faults / match·Slight edge
2.7
3.4

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