Cedric Pioline vs Hicham Arazi — Roland Garros Quarter-final
Roland Garros · ATP · Quarter-final
3 — 2
Sets
Monday, 25 May 1998 ·
clay
Pioline C.3-6 6-2 7-6 4-6 6-3
Arazi H.
Pioline C.
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Arazi H.
626632
Cedric Pioline defeated Hicham Arazi 3-6 6-2 7-6 4-6 6-3 in the Roland Garros quarter-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Hicham Arazi came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's quarter-final. Cedric Pioline claimed a first win over Hicham Arazi in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Cedric Pioline dropped the opening set before beating Hicham Arazi 3–6 6–2 7–6 4–6 6–3.
Head to head
0–1| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-04-16 | Monte Carlo Masters | R16 | clay | Hicham Arazi | 7-6 6-1 |
Statistics
This season1st serve in·Slight edge
54%
59%
1st serve points won·Slight edge
75%
68%
2nd serve points won·Even
49%
52%
Service points won·Even
63%
62%
Return points won·Even
37%
38%
Break points saved·Even
61%
60%
Aces / match·Dominant
6.9
3.8
Double faults / match·Dominant
4.5
1.7
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (200 vs 200). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Conditions
Court speed
Slowlow bounce, long rallies
SlowFast