Albert Costa vs Carlos Moya — Barcelona Semi-final
Barcelona · ATP · Semi-final
2 — 0
Sets
Monday, 14 April 1997 ·
clay
Costa A.7-6 7-5
Moya C.
Costa A.
772
Moya C.
650
Albert Costa defeated Carlos Moya 7-6 7-5 in the Barcelona semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Carlos Moya came in leading the head-to-head 4–0, defending last year's semi-final. Albert Costa claimed a first win over Carlos Moya in five meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 4–1.
Key context
- Match story: Albert Costa edged Carlos Moya in two tight sets (7–6 7–5).
Head to head
0–4| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-11-11 | Masters Cup | RR | hard | Carlos Moya | 7-6 3-6 6-4 |
| 1998-02-09 | Dubai | R16 | hard | Carlos Moya | 7-6 6-2 |
| 1997-01-06 | Sydney Outdoor | SF | hard | Carlos Moya | 3-6 6-3 7-6 |
| 1996-04-15 | Barcelona | R16 | clay | Carlos Moya | 6-2 1-0 |
Statistics
This season1st serve in·Even
63%
60%
1st serve points won·Even
68%
72%
2nd serve points won·Even
52%
52%
Service points won·Even
62%
64%
Return points won·Even
38%
37%
Break points saved·Even
60%
64%
Aces / match·Slight edge
4.5
5.5
Double faults / match·Slight edge
2.0
2.6
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (200 vs 200). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Conditions
Court speed
Slowlow bounce, long rallies
SlowFast