Patrik Niklas Salminen defeated Otto Virtanen 6-3 6-7 6-3 in the M15 Karlskrona 1 quarter-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Otto Virtanen came in ranked #125, leading the head-to-head 3–0. Patrik Niklas Salminen claimed a first win over Otto Virtanen in four meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 3–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-09-28 | M25 Falun 1 | R32 | hard | Otto Virtanen | 6-1 7-6(2) |
| 2021-02-04 | M15 Nur-Sultan 1 | R16 | hard | Otto Virtanen | 6-2 6-3 |
| 2020-11-07 | M15 Parnu 1 | SF | hard | Otto Virtanen | 6-2 7-6(6) |
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (36 vs 200). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Niklas Salminen P.: 7 days rest · 2 matches, 58 games (7d) · Virtanen O.: 1 day rest · 5 matches, 104 games (7d). Higher means fresher. About
Each player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About