Magnus Norman vs Mariano Zabaleta — Amsterdam Semi-final
Amsterdam · ATP · Semi-final
2 — 0
Sets
Monday, 3 August 1998 ·
clay
Norman M.7-5 6-4
Zabaleta M.
Norman M.
762
Zabaleta M.
540
Magnus Norman defeated Mariano Zabaleta 7-5 6-4 in the Amsterdam semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Mariano Zabaleta came in leading the head-to-head 3–2. Magnus Norman narrowed the head-to-head to 3–3.
Key context
- Match story: Magnus Norman edged Mariano Zabaleta in two tight sets (7–5 6–4).
Head to head
2–3| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-10-14 | Madrid Masters | R64 | clay | Magnus Norman | 6-7 7-6 6-2 |
| 2002-02-25 | Acapulco | R16 | hard | Mariano Zabaleta | 7-5 6-4 |
| 1999-10-25 | Stuttgart Masters | R16 | carpet | Mariano Zabaleta | 6-3 6-4 |
| 1999-08-16 | Indianapolis | R64 | hard | Magnus Norman | 7-6 6-3 |
| 1999-01-11 | Auckland | R16 | hard | Mariano Zabaleta | 5-7 6-3 6-3 |
Statistics
This season1st serve in·Even
61%
60%
1st serve points won·Even
71%
69%
2nd serve points won·Even
50%
51%
Service points won·Even
63%
62%
Return points won·Even
39%
39%
Break points saved·Even
61%
60%
Aces / match·Clear edge
5.8
3.8
Double faults / match·Clear edge
2.3
3.2
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (200 vs 200). ATP, WTA & Challenger.