Martin Klizan vs Salvatore Caruso — Sofia Qualifying Round 2
Sofia · ATP · Qualifying Round 2
2 — 1
Sets
Monday, 5 February 2018
hard
Klizan M.1-6 6-4 6-3
Caruso S.
Klizan M.
1662
Caruso S.
6431
Martin Klizan defeated Salvatore Caruso 1-6 6-4 6-3 in the Sofia qualifying round 2 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Salvatore Caruso came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Martin Klizan claimed a first win over Salvatore Caruso in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Martin Klizan dropped the opening set before beating Salvatore Caruso 1–6 6–4 6–3.
Head to head
0–1| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-04-12 | Monte Carlo Masters | Q1 | clay | Salvatore Caruso | 6-3 6-4 |
Serve vs return
This seasonEven serve battle
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·Even
58%
60%
1st serve points won·Even
69%
66%
2nd serve points won·Even
50%
50%
Service points won·Even
61%
59%
Return points won·Even
38%
39%
Break points saved·Even
59%
57%
Aces / match·Slight edge
3.7
2.7
Double faults / match·Slight edge
3.1
2.6
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (200 vs 200). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Conditions
Court speed
Fastbig serves, short points
SlowFast
Q2
Kovalik J.[8]
Otte O.[3]
6-36-3
Gulbis E.
Mayer F.[1]
6-46-1
Basic M.[2]
Brkic T.
7-56-4
Klizan M.[4]
Caruso S.[7]
1-66-46-3