Arthur Rinderknech vs Frances Tiafoe — Lyon Round of 16
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Rinderknech A.
Arthur Rinderknech defeated Frances Tiafoe 7-6 6-4 in the Lyon round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Frances Tiafoe came in ranked #19, leading the head-to-head 1–0. Arthur Rinderknech claimed a first win over Frances Tiafoe in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Arthur Rinderknech edged Frances Tiafoe in two tight sets (7–6 6–4).
Head to head
0–1| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-13 | Australian Open | R128 | hard | Frances Tiafoe | 7-6(2) 6-3 4-6 6-7(4) 6-3 |
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
Serve & return on clay
Per-surface Serve / Return Rating (0–100, percentile within the clay field, opponent-adjusted over 52 weeks). About
Statistics
This seasonAverages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (151 vs 130). 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 loadRinderknech A.: 9 days rest · 3 matches (14d) · Tiafoe F.: 8 days rest · 3 matches (14d). Higher means fresher. About