Franco Squillari vs Albert Costa — Roland Garros Quarter-final
Roland Garros · ATP · Quarter-final
3 — 1
Sets
Monday, 29 May 2000 ·
clay
Squillari F.6-4 6-4 2-6 6-4
Costa A.
Squillari F.
66263
Costa A.
44641
Franco Squillari defeated Albert Costa 6-4 6-4 2-6 6-4 in the Roland Garros quarter-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Albert Costa came in leading the head-to-head 3–0, defending last year's round of 32, but Franco Squillari had been the form player, winning 4 of their last 6 on clay. Franco Squillari claimed a first win over Albert Costa in four meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 3–1.
Key context
- Match story: Franco Squillari closed it out in four sets, 6–4 6–4 2–6 6–4.
Head to head
0–3| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-04-05 | Estoril | R32 | clay | Albert Costa | 6-1 6-3 |
| 1998-07-27 | Kitzbuhel | SF | clay | Albert Costa | 7-5 1-6 6-3 |
| 1998-07-20 | Stuttgart Outdoor | R32 | clay | Albert Costa | 6-3 6-4 |
Statistics
This season1st serve in·Slight edge
56%
63%
1st serve points won·Even
69%
68%
2nd serve points won·Even
48%
52%
Service points won·Even
60%
62%
Return points won·Even
40%
38%
Break points saved·Even
60%
60%
Aces / match·Slight edge
3.8
4.5
Double faults / match·Dominant
4.8
2.0
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (194 vs 200). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Conditions
Court speed
Slowlow bounce, long rallies
SlowFast