Olivier Mutis vs Gerard Solves — France 1 Masters 1 Semi-final
France 1 Masters 1 · ITF · Semi-final
2 — 1
Sets
Saturday, 2 January 1999 ·
clay
Mutis O.6-7 6-4 6-3
Solves G.
Mutis O.
6662
Solves G.
7431
Olivier Mutis defeated Gerard Solves 6-7 6-4 6-3 in the France 1 Masters 1 semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Gerard Solves came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Olivier Mutis claimed a first win over Gerard Solves in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
Key context
- Match story: Olivier Mutis dropped the opening set before beating Gerard Solves 6–7 6–4 6–3.
Head to head
0–2| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-02-03 | France 2 Masters 4 | SF | clay | Gerard Solves | 6-4 7-6 |
| 1996-01-06 | France 1 Masters 4 | R32 | clay | Gerard Solves | 6-2 3-6 6-4 |
Statistics
This season1st serve in·Clear edge
53%
68%
1st serve points won·Slight edge
67%
61%
2nd serve points won·Even
48%
44%
Service points won·Even
58%
56%
Return points won·Even
39%
35%
Break points saved·Even
57%
59%
Aces / match·Slight edge
3.8
4.5
Double faults / match·Clear edge
2.9
2.0
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (60 vs 2). ATP, WTA & Challenger.