Martin Klizan vs Gael Monfils — Rotterdam Final
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Klizan M.
Martin Klizan defeated Gael Monfils 6-7 6-3 6-1 in the Rotterdam final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Gael Monfils came in ranked #266, leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending last year's quarter-final. Martin Klizan claimed a first win over Gael Monfils in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
Key context
- Match story: Martin Klizan dropped the opening set before beating Gael Monfils 6–7 6–3 6–1.
Head to head
0–2| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-05-28 | Roland Garros | R64 | clay | Gael Monfils | 6-2 6-4 6-4 |
| 2007-07-29 | Washington | R32 | hard | Gael Monfils | 7-6(5) 6-4 |
Serve vs return
This seasonEach player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About
Serve & return on hard
Per-surface Serve / Return Rating (0–100, percentile within the hard field, opponent-adjusted over 52 weeks). About
Statistics
This seasonAverages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (200 vs 199). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Clutch
Under pressurePerformance in the biggest moments — break points, deciding sets and tiebreaks (0–100, higher is better). About