Marcello Serafini vs Gabriele Pennaforti — M25 Santa Margherita di Pula 9 Semi-final
M25 Santa Margherita di Pula 9 · ITF · Semi-final
2 — 1
Sets
Friday, 13 October 2023 ·
clay
Serafini M.3-6 6-3 6-2
Pennaforti G.
Serafini M.
3662
Pennaforti G.
6321
Marcello Serafini defeated Gabriele Pennaforti 3-6 6-3 6-2 in the M25 Santa Margherita di Pula 9 semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Gabriele Pennaforti came in ranked #792, leading the head-to-head 2–0. Marcello Serafini claimed a first win over Gabriele Pennaforti in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
Key context
- Match story: Marcello Serafini dropped the opening set before beating Gabriele Pennaforti 3–6 6–3 6–2.
Head to head
0–2| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-14 | M25 Santa Margherita di Pula 3 | R32 | clay | Gabriele Pennaforti | 6-1 6-4 |
| 2024-06-18 | M25 Cattolica 1 | R32 | clay | Gabriele Pennaforti | 3-6 6-4 6-4 |
Statistics
This season1st serve in·Slight edge
66%
60%
1st serve points won·Even
65%
68%
2nd serve points won·Even
47%
48%
Service points won·Even
59%
60%
Return points won·Even
40%
40%
Break points saved·Even
57%
59%
Aces / match·Even
3.1
3.3
Double faults / match·Dominant
2.8
6.4
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (53 vs 40). ATP, WTA & Challenger.