Alexei Popyrin vs Matteo Arnaldi — Umag Semi-final
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Popyrin A.
Alexei Popyrin defeated Matteo Arnaldi 6-7 7-5 6-3 in the Umag semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Matteo Arnaldi came in ranked #34, leading the head-to-head 3–0. Alexei Popyrin claimed a first win over Matteo Arnaldi in four meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 3–1.
Key context
- Match story: Alexei Popyrin dropped the opening set before beating Matteo Arnaldi 6–7 7–5 6–3.
Head to head
0–3| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-30 | Brisbane | R32 | hard | Matteo Arnaldi | 6-3 6-2 |
| 2023-11-26 | Davis Cup Finals F: AUS vs ITA | RR | hard | Matteo Arnaldi | 7-5 2-6 6-4 |
| 2023-10-02 | Shanghai Masters | R128 | hard | Matteo Arnaldi | 4-6 6-3 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
Statistics
This seasonAverages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (171 vs 194). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Clutch
Under pressurePerformance in the biggest moments — break points, deciding sets and tiebreaks (0–100, higher is better). About
Umpiry Score
Pre-matchThe Umpiry Score combines match-context factors — matchup, form, fatigue, travel and motivation — into a single 0–10 score, updated daily. Read how it works.
Freshness
Recent loadPopyrin A.: 13 days rest · 1 match (14d) · Arnaldi M.: 13 days rest · 1 match (14d). Higher means fresher. About