Jan Mertl vs Vaclav Safranek — Czech Republic F1 Semi-final
Czech Republic F1 · ITF · Semi-final
2 — 0
Sets
Monday, 11 May 2015 ·
clay
Mertl J.7-5 6-4
Safranek V.
Mertl J.
762
Safranek V.
540
Jan Mertl defeated Vaclav Safranek 7-5 6-4 in the Czech Republic F1 semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Vaclav Safranek came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Jan Mertl had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 7 on clay. Jan Mertl claimed a first win over Vaclav Safranek in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Jan Mertl edged Vaclav Safranek in two tight sets (7–5 6–4).
Head to head
0–1| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-01-23 | Kazakhstan F1 | QF | hard | Vaclav Safranek | 5-7 6-2 7-6(2) |
Statistics
This season1st serve in·Even
62%
63%
1st serve points won·Slight edge
73%
66%
2nd serve points won·Even
49%
49%
Service points won·Even
64%
60%
Return points won·Even
36%
38%
Break points saved·Even
63%
59%
Aces / match·Dominant
6.7
3.2
Double faults / match·Clear edge
2.8
2.0
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (98 vs 200). ATP, WTA & Challenger.