Magnus Norman vs Galo Blanco — Amsterdam Quarter-final
Amsterdam · ATP · Quarter-final
2 — 0
Sets
Monday, 3 August 1998 ·
clay
Norman M.6-2 6-4
Blanco G.
Norman M.
662
Blanco G.
240
Magnus Norman defeated Galo Blanco 6-2 6-4 in the Amsterdam quarter-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Galo Blanco came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending last year's round of 32. Magnus Norman claimed a first win over Galo Blanco in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
Key context
- Match story: Magnus Norman dropped just 6 games past Galo Blanco.
Head to head
0–2| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-04-26 | Atlanta | R32 | hard | Galo Blanco | 6-4 7-6 |
| 1998-08-10 | San Marino | R32 | clay | Galo Blanco | 6-3 6-0 |
Statistics
This season1st serve in·Slight edge
61%
53%
1st serve points won·Even
71%
69%
2nd serve points won·Even
50%
50%
Service points won·Even
63%
60%
Return points won·Even
39%
37%
Break points saved·Even
61%
58%
Aces / match·Slight edge
5.8
4.8
Double faults / match·Slight edge
2.3
3.0
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (200 vs 200). ATP, WTA & Challenger.