Magnus Norman vs Carlos Costa — Bastad Semi-final
Bastad · ATP · Semi-final
2 — 0
Sets
Monday, 7 July 1997 ·
clay
Norman M.7-5 6-3
Costa C.
Norman M.
762
Costa C.
530
Magnus Norman defeated Carlos Costa 7-5 6-3 in the Bastad semi-final on clay. The result followed the form book — Magnus Norman came in leading the head-to-head 2–1, defending last year's round of 16. Magnus Norman extended the head-to-head to 3–1.
Key context
- Match story: Magnus Norman closed it out in two sets, 7–5 6–3.
Head to head
2–1| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-04-19 | Orlando | R16 | clay | Magnus Norman | 6-4 6-4 |
| 1998-03-02 | Scottsdale | R32 | hard | Carlos Costa | 6-4 7-6 |
| 1996-03-25 | Casablanca | R16 | clay | Magnus Norman | 6-4 6-7(4) 6-2 |
Statistics
This season1st serve in·Slight edge
61%
56%
1st serve points won·Even
71%
67%
2nd serve points won·Even
50%
46%
Service points won·Slight edge
63%
58%
Return points won·Even
39%
40%
Break points saved·Slight edge
61%
56%
Aces / match·Clear edge
5.8
3.7
Double faults / match·Slight edge
2.3
2.7
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (200 vs 98). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Conditions
Court speed
Slowlow bounce, long rallies
SlowFast