Martin Verkerk vs Radovan Svetlik — Netherlands Masters 1 Qualifying Round
Netherlands Masters 1 · ITF · Qualifying Round
2 — 0
Sets
Monday, 16 June 1997 ·
clay
Verkerk M.6-3 6-4
Svetlik R.
Verkerk M.
662
Svetlik R.
340
Martin Verkerk defeated Radovan Svetlik 6-3 6-4 in the Netherlands Masters 1 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Radovan Svetlik came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Martin Verkerk had been the form player, winning 5 of their last 7 on clay. Martin Verkerk claimed a first win over Radovan Svetlik in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Martin Verkerk closed it out in two sets, 6–3 6–4.
Head to head
0–1| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-06-16 | Netherlands Masters 3 | SF | clay | Radovan Svetlik | 7-5 6-4 |
Statistics
This season1st serve in·Even
59%
60%
1st serve points won·Clear edge
76%
52%
2nd serve points won·Dominant
50%
19%
Service points won·Dominant
66%
38%
Return points won·Slight edge
33%
42%
Break points saved·Even
63%
60%
Aces / match·Dominant
12.4
0.0
Double faults / match·Even
4.9
5.0
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (121 vs 1). ATP, WTA & Challenger.