Jonas Bjorkman vs Magnus Norman — Dubai Round of 16
Dubai · ATP · Round of 16
2 — 0
Sets
Monday, 9 February 1998 ·
hard
Bjorkman J.7-6 6-2
Norman M.
Bjorkman J.
762
Norman M.
620
Jonas Bjorkman defeated Magnus Norman 7-6 6-2 in the Dubai round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Magnus Norman came in leading the head-to-head 6–0. Jonas Bjorkman claimed a first win over Magnus Norman in seven meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 6–1.
Key context
- Match story: Jonas Bjorkman closed it out in two sets, 7–6 6–2.
Head to head
0–6| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-07-08 | Bastad | R32 | clay | Magnus Norman | 1-6 6-3 6-4 |
| 2001-01-08 | Sydney | SF | hard | Magnus Norman | 5-7 6-3 7-5 |
| 2000-10-16 | Shanghai | QF | carpet | Magnus Norman | 7-6 0-6 6-2 |
| 2000-08-21 | Long Island | R32 | hard | Magnus Norman | 6-4 6-1 |
| 2000-01-17 | Australian Open | R32 | hard | Magnus Norman | 6-4 6-4 7-6 |
| 1997-09-29 | Basel | R16 | hard | Magnus Norman | 6-1 6-4 |
Statistics
This season1st serve in·Even
58%
61%
1st serve points won·Even
71%
71%
2nd serve points won·Even
49%
50%
Service points won·Even
62%
63%
Return points won·Even
38%
39%
Break points saved·Even
58%
61%
Aces / match·Slight edge
4.8
5.8
Double faults / match·Clear edge
3.3
2.3
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (200 vs 200). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Conditions
Court speed
Medium-fastrewards aggression
SlowFast