David Poljak vs Samuel Vincent Ruggeri — Cordenons Qualifying Semi-final
Poljak D.
David Poljak faces Samuel Vincent Ruggeri in the Cordenons qualifying semi-final on clay. Samuel Vincent Ruggeri is the paper favourite — ranked #701 — but David Poljak arrives in form, winning 2 of their last 7 on clay to Samuel Vincent Ruggeri's 1.
Key context
- Fatigue load: David Poljak carries the heavier recent load — 3 three-setters to 0 in the past fortnight.
- Surface form: David Poljak 2 of 7, Samuel Vincent Ruggeri 1 of 7 on clay recently — David Poljak the sharper of late.
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.
Form trajectory
Direction of recent form — results vs Elo expectation blended with serve/return vs each player's baseline, over the last few months. About
Statistics
This seasonAverages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (4 vs 1). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
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. Small sample — read as indicative. About
Clutch
Under pressurePerformance in the biggest moments — break points, deciding sets and tiebreaks (0–100, higher is better). About
Freshness
Recent loadPoljak D.: 4 days rest · 3 matches, 72 games (7d). Higher means fresher. About
When it starts
3rd on ACQUA MANIVA (13) · not before Followed By · 2 matches still to finish ahead
- 1Gandolfi G. v Janvier M.
- 2Delaney J. v Makk P.
- 3Poljak D. v Vincent Ruggeri S.This match
- 4Fuele M. v Rossi L.
Conditions
Head to head
No previous meetings on record.