Karim Alami vs Albert Costa — Monte Carlo Masters Quarter-final
Monte Carlo Masters · ATP · Quarter-final
2 — 0
Sets
Monday, 17 April 2000 ·
clay
Alami K.6-4 7-5
Costa A.
Alami K.
672
Costa A.
450
Karim Alami defeated Albert Costa 6-4 7-5 in the Monte Carlo Masters quarter-final on clay. The result followed the form book — Karim Alami came in leading the head-to-head 2–1, defending last year's round of 16. Karim Alami extended the head-to-head to 3–1.
Key context
- Match story: Karim Alami edged Albert Costa in two tight sets (6–4 7–5).
Head to head
2–1| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-04-12 | Barcelona | QF | clay | Karim Alami | 6-4 7-5 |
| 1998-05-11 | Rome Masters | R16 | clay | Albert Costa | 6-2 7-6 |
| 1994-08-29 | US Open | R128 | hard | Karim Alami | 6-1 7-5 6-2 |
Statistics
This season1st serve in·Slight edge
57%
63%
1st serve points won·Even
70%
68%
2nd serve points won·Even
49%
52%
Service points won·Even
61%
62%
Return points won·Even
36%
38%
Break points saved·Even
58%
60%
Aces / match·Even
4.6
4.5
Double faults / match·Clear edge
3.4
2.0
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (74 vs 200). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Conditions
Court speed
Slowlow bounce, long rallies
SlowFast