Carlos Costa vs Magnus Norman — Scottsdale Round of 32
Scottsdale · ATP · Round of 32
2 — 0
Sets
Monday, 2 March 1998 ·
hard
Costa C.6-4 7-6
Norman M.
Costa C.
672
Norman M.
460
Carlos Costa defeated Magnus Norman 6-4 7-6 in the Scottsdale round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Magnus Norman came in leading the head-to-head 3–0. Carlos Costa claimed a first win over Magnus Norman in four meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 3–1.
Key context
- Match story: Carlos Costa edged Magnus Norman in two tight sets (6–4 7–6).
Head to head
0–3| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-04-19 | Orlando | R16 | clay | Magnus Norman | 6-4 6-4 |
| 1997-07-07 | Bastad | SF | clay | Magnus Norman | 7-5 6-3 |
| 1996-03-25 | Casablanca | R16 | clay | Magnus Norman | 6-4 6-7(4) 6-2 |
Statistics
This season1st serve in·Slight edge
55%
61%
1st serve points won·Even
69%
71%
2nd serve points won·Even
46%
50%
Service points won·Even
59%
63%
Return points won·Even
40%
39%
Break points saved·Even
58%
61%
Aces / match·Slight edge
4.5
5.8
Double faults / match·Clear edge
3.1
2.3
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (55 vs 200). ATP, WTA & Challenger.