Michael Russell vs Tim Smyczek — Acapulco Qualifying Round 1
Acapulco · CHALLENGER · Qualifying Round 1
2 — 1
Sets
Monday, 23 February 2015
hard
Russell M.7-5 6-7 6-4
Smyczek T.
Russell M.
76962
Smyczek T.
571141
Michael Russell defeated Tim Smyczek 7-5 6-7 6-4 in the Acapulco qualifying round 1 on hard. The result followed the form book — Michael Russell came in leading the head-to-head 2–1. Michael Russell extended the head-to-head to 3–1.
Key context
- Match story: Michael Russell edged Tim Smyczek in three tight sets (7–5 6–7 6–4).
Head to head
2–1| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-02-23 | Acapulco | Q1 | hard | Michael Russell | 7-5 6-7(9) 6-4 |
| 2014-02-10 | Memphis | R16 | hard | Michael Russell | 6-2 7-6(5) |
| 2013-08-18 | Winston-Salem | R64 | hard | Tim Smyczek | 6-4 6-7(6) 6-4 |
Serve vs return
This seasonServe advantage — Smyczek T.
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 season1st serve in·Slight edge
65%
60%
1st serve points won·Slight edge
62%
70%
2nd serve points won·Even
51%
51%
Service points won·Even
58%
62%
Return points won·Even
38%
38%
Break points saved·Slight edge
66%
61%
Aces / match·Clear edge
2.1
5.1
Double faults / match·Clear edge
3.1
2.3
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (14 vs 200). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Clutch
Under pressureClutch Rating·Even
34
34
Break points saved·Clear edge
63
84
Break points won·Slight edge
31
23
Deciding sets·Clear edge
54
35
Tiebreaks·Slight edge
36
42
Performance in the biggest moments — break points, deciding sets and tiebreaks (0–100, higher is better). About
Conditions
Court speed
Medium-slowfavours grinders
SlowFast