Joao Menezes vs Thales Turini — Ecuador F2 Semi-final
Joao Menezes defeated Thales Turini 6-4 7-6 in the Ecuador F2 semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Thales Turini came in leading the head-to-head 3–2, but Joao Menezes had been the form player, winning 4 of their last 8 on clay. Joao Menezes narrowed the head-to-head to 3–3.
Key context
- Match story: Joao Menezes edged Thales Turini in two tight sets (6–4 7–6).
How the match was decided
Auto-generatedMenezes 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
6 meetings · level 3–333
- Menezes J.October 2016Ecuador F2This matchClay6-4 7-6(7)
- Menezes J.November 2015Brazil F7Clay6-0 5-1
- Turini T.February 2015USA F9Clay3-6 6-4 6-3
- Turini T.February 2015USA F7Clay6-3 6-7(4) 6-2
- Menezes J.August 2014Brazil F7Clay6-3 4-6 7-5
Closing odds
Player context
Before the matchMenezes J.Turini T.1 658ELO1 4951 615Clay ELO1 5155–5Last 102–819Age27