James Ward vs Igor Sijsling — Australian Open Qualifying Round of 32
James Ward defeated Igor Sijsling 7-6 6-2 in the Australian Open qualifying round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Igor Sijsling came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. James Ward claimed a first win over Igor Sijsling in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: James Ward closed it out in two sets, 7–6 6–2.
How the match was decided
Auto-generatedWard J. took it in straight 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
- Ward J.January 2012Australian OpenThis matchHard7-6(5) 6-2
- Sijsling I.September 2005Spain F26Hard6-4 6-4
Closing odds
Player context
Before the matchWard J.Sijsling I.1 690ELO1 7151 574Hard ELO1 6483–7Last 104–624Age24190 cmHeight191 cmRightPlaysRight