Mark Philippoussis vs Patrick Rafter — Hong Kong Semi-final
Hong Kong · ATP · Semi-final
2 — 0
Sets
Monday, 2 October 2000 ·
hard
Philippoussis M.7-6 6-4
Rafter P.
Philippoussis M.
762
Rafter P.
640
Mark Philippoussis defeated Patrick Rafter 7-6 6-4 in the Hong Kong semi-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Patrick Rafter came in leading the head-to-head 3–0, defending last year's round of 32. Mark Philippoussis claimed a first win over Patrick Rafter in four meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 3–1.
Key context
- Match story: Mark Philippoussis edged Patrick Rafter in two tight sets (7–6 6–4).
Head to head
0–3| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-08-31 | US Open | F | hard | Patrick Rafter | 6-3 3-6 6-2 6-0 |
| 1998-08-03 | Canada Masters | R16 | hard | Patrick Rafter | 6-3 6-3 |
| 1995-08-14 | New Haven | R64 | hard | Patrick Rafter | 6-4 7-5 |
Statistics
This season1st serve in·Slight edge
57%
65%
1st serve points won·Even
80%
77%
2nd serve points won·Even
51%
54%
Service points won·Even
67%
69%
Return points won·Even
35%
37%
Break points saved·Even
63%
66%
Aces / match·Dominant
14.6
7.6
Double faults / match·Dominant
5.2
3.3
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (200 vs 105). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Conditions
Court speed
Fastbig serves, short points
SlowFast