Emilio Sanchez vs Carlos Costa — Sao Paulo Round of 32
Sao Paulo · ATP · Round of 32
2 — 0
Sets
Monday, 4 November 1991 ·
clay
Sanchez E.7-6 6-4
Costa C.
Sanchez E.
71062
Costa C.
6840
Emilio Sanchez defeated Carlos Costa 7-6 6-4 in the Sao Paulo round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Carlos Costa came in leading the head-to-head 3–0. Emilio Sanchez claimed a first win over Carlos Costa in four meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 3–1.
Key context
- Match story: Emilio Sanchez edged Carlos Costa in two tight sets (7–6 6–4).
Head to head
0–3| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-09-23 | Palermo | R32 | clay | Carlos Costa | 4-6 6-4 6-4 |
| 1992-11-09 | Antwerp | R32 | hard | Carlos Costa | 6-3 6-3 |
| 1992-03-30 | Estoril | SF | clay | Carlos Costa | 4-6 7-6(5) 7-6(5) |
Statistics
This season1st serve in·Slight edge
65%
56%
1st serve points won·Clear edge
54%
67%
2nd serve points won·Slight edge
40%
46%
Service points won·Slight edge
49%
58%
Return points won·Slight edge
31%
40%
Break points saved·Clear edge
39%
56%
Aces / match·Clear edge
1.8
3.7
Double faults / match·Dominant
0.8
2.7
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (4 vs 99). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Conditions
Court speed
Fastbig serves, short points
SlowFast