Albert Portas vs Emilio Benfele Alvarez — Bologna Round of 32
Bologna · ATP · Round of 32
2 — 1
Sets
Monday, 9 June 1997 ·
clay
Portas A.6-4 3-6 7-6
Benfele Alvarez E.
Portas A.
6372
Benfele Alvarez E.
4661
Albert Portas defeated Emilio Benfele Alvarez 6-4 3-6 7-6 in the Bologna round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Emilio Benfele Alvarez came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Albert Portas had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 8 on clay. Albert Portas claimed a first win over Emilio Benfele Alvarez in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Albert Portas closed it out in three sets, 6–4 3–6 7–6.
Head to head
0–1| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-04-13 | Barcelona | R64 | clay | Emilio Benfele Alvarez | 6-7 6-4 6-4 |
Statistics
This season1st serve in·Even
55%
59%
1st serve points won·Even
69%
69%
2nd serve points won·Even
46%
46%
Service points won·Even
59%
60%
Return points won·Even
38%
36%
Break points saved·Slight edge
57%
63%
Aces / match·Even
4.7
4.5
Double faults / match·Even
3.8
3.5
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (200 vs 73). ATP, WTA & Challenger.