Emilio Benfele Alvarez vs Nicolas Lapentti — Kitzbuhel Quarter-final
Kitzbuhel · ATP · Quarter-final
2 — 1
Sets
Monday, 24 July 2000 ·
clay
Benfele Alvarez E.6-4 4-6 7-6
Lapentti N.
Benfele Alvarez E.
6472
Lapentti N.
4661
Emilio Benfele Alvarez defeated Nicolas Lapentti 6-4 4-6 7-6 in the Kitzbuhel quarter-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Nicolas Lapentti came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending last year's quarter-final. Emilio Benfele Alvarez claimed a first win over Nicolas Lapentti in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
Key context
- Match story: Emilio Benfele Alvarez edged Nicolas Lapentti in three tight sets (6–4 4–6 7–6).
Head to head
0–2| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-10-20 | Mexico City | QF | clay | Nicolas Lapentti | 6-2 4-6 7-5 |
| 1997-09-22 | Bucharest | R32 | clay | Nicolas Lapentti | 6-4 6-3 |
Statistics
This season1st serve in·Even
59%
61%
1st serve points won·Even
67%
69%
2nd serve points won·Even
49%
49%
Service points won·Even
59%
61%
Return points won·Even
34%
37%
Break points saved·Slight edge
66%
58%
Aces / match·Even
4.1
4.1
Double faults / match·Slight edge
2.6
2.1
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (19 vs 200). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Conditions
Court speed
Mediumbalanced pace
SlowFast