Christian Ruud vs Emilio Benfele Alvarez — Palermo Round of 32
Palermo · ATP · Round of 32
2 — 0
Sets
Monday, 29 September 1997 ·
clay
Ruud C.7-6 7-5
Benfele Alvarez E.
Ruud C.
772
Benfele Alvarez E.
650
Christian Ruud defeated Emilio Benfele Alvarez 7-6 7-5 in the Palermo round of 32 on clay. The result followed the form book — Christian Ruud came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Christian Ruud extended the head-to-head to 3–0.
Key context
- Match story: Christian Ruud edged Emilio Benfele Alvarez in two tight sets (7–6 7–5).
Head to head
2–0| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-04-21 | Monte Carlo Masters | R16 | clay | Christian Ruud | 5-7 7-6 6-1 |
| 1996-09-30 | Marbella | R32 | clay | Christian Ruud | 6-3 6-2 |
Statistics
This season1st serve in·Even
59%
59%
1st serve points won·Slight edge
65%
70%
2nd serve points won·Even
49%
46%
Service points won·Even
58%
60%
Return points won·Even
39%
36%
Break points saved·Slight edge
56%
63%
Aces / match·Clear edge
3.0
4.5
Double faults / match·Slight edge
2.9
3.5
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (125 vs 73). ATP, WTA & Challenger.