Benjamin Becker vs Michael Russell — Adelaide Round of 16
Benjamin Becker defeated Michael Russell 6-4 6-4 in the Adelaide round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Michael Russell came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 32. Benjamin Becker claimed a first win over Michael Russell in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Benjamin Becker edged a tight contest from start to finish — 6–4 6–4.
How the match was decided
Auto-generatedBecker B. took it in straight sets.
Common opponents
4 shared · last 12 monthsBecker B. and Russell M. faced 4 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Becker B. went 0–6 (0%) against them, Russell M. 3–2 (60%). Russell M. came out better against 3 of 4 comparable opponents, Becker B. against 0.
Only 4 common opponents — small sample, treat as indicative.
vs Cilic M.#80L3-6 2-6Stuttgart · grassW7-6 2-6 6-1Tokyo · hard
vs Gicquel M.L2-6 6-7Halle · grassW6-3 7-5Indian Wells Masters · hard
vs Berdych T.L1-6 2-6Monte Carlo Masters · clayW7-6 6-4Indian Wells Masters · hard
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vs Chela J.L6-3 6-4 4-6 4-6 8-10Wimbledon · grassL4-6 4-6Indian Wells Masters · hard
Head-to-head
2 meetings · level 1–1Hard: Becker B. leads 1–0 · Grass: Russell M. leads 1–0
- Becker B.January 2008AdelaideThis matchHard6-4 6-4
- Russell M.July 2006NewportGrass6-3 4-6 6-4
Draw
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Player context
Before the matchCite this
Benjamin Becker beat Michael Russell 6-4 6-4. Umpiry, "Benjamin Becker vs Michael Russell — Adelaide Round of 16", https://umpiry.com/match/2008-01-02/becker-vs-russell-adelaide-r16?utm_source=cite (as of 2 January 2008).