
Martin Klizan defeated Carlos Taberner 6-3 7-5 in the Lisbon CH qualifying round 2 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Carlos Taberner came in ranked #400, leading the head-to-head 2–0, but Martin Klizan had been the form player, winning 5 of their last 8 on clay. Martin Klizan claimed a first win over Carlos Taberner in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-05-31 | Roland Garros | Q1 | clay | Carlos Taberner | 6-1 6-2 |
| 2021-05-24 | Roland Garros | Q128 | clay | Carlos Taberner | 6-1 6-2 |
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (85 vs 153). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Performance in the biggest moments — break points, deciding sets and tiebreaks (0–100, higher is better). About
Each player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About