Mark Merklein vs Jeff Salzenstein — Washington Round of 64
Washington · ATP · Round of 64
2 — 1
Sets
Monday, 14 July 1997 ·
hard
Merklein M.4-6 6-1 6-3
Salzenstein J.
Merklein M.
4662
Salzenstein J.
6131
Mark Merklein defeated Jeff Salzenstein 4-6 6-1 6-3 in the Washington round of 64 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Jeff Salzenstein came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Mark Merklein had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 7 on hard. Mark Merklein claimed a first win over Jeff Salzenstein in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Mark Merklein dropped the opening set before beating Jeff Salzenstein 4–6 6–1 6–3.
Head to head
0–1| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-07-10 | Newport | Q32 | grass | Jeff Salzenstein | 6-4 7-6(6) |
Statistics
This season1st serve in·Even
59%
61%
1st serve points won·Even
71%
74%
2nd serve points won·Even
43%
45%
Service points won·Even
60%
63%
Return points won·Even
35%
34%
Break points saved·Slight edge
57%
63%
Aces / match·Clear edge
6.3
8.6
Double faults / match·Clear edge
5.5
4.4
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (10 vs 51). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Conditions
Court speed
Fastbig serves, short points
SlowFast