Greg Rusedski vs Albert Portas — Roland Garros Round of 128

Roland Garros · ATP · Round of 128
GBR
Greg Rusedski
52 yrs · 193 cm · Left-handed
Last 10 · pre-match
WLLWLLLLLL
3 — 0
Sets
Monday, 28 May 2001 ·
clay
ESP
Albert Portas
52 yrs · 188 cm · Right-handed
Last 10 · pre-match
LWLLLWLWLL
Rusedski G.
6-4 7-5 6-1
Portas A.
Rusedski G.
6763
Portas A.
4510

Greg Rusedski defeated Albert Portas 6-4 7-5 6-1 in the Roland Garros round of 128 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Albert Portas came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 32. Greg Rusedski claimed a first win over Albert Portas in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.

Key context

  • Match story: Greg Rusedski came through a tight passage before pulling clear — 6–4 7–5 6–1.

Head to head

0–1
DateTournamentRoundSurfaceWinnerScore
1997-05-12Rome MastersR64clayAlbert Portas7-6 7-6

Statistics

This season
Rusedski G.Portas A.
1st serve in·Slight edge
60%
55%
1st serve points won·Slight edge
78%
69%
2nd serve points won·Slight edge
53%
46%
Service points won·Slight edge
68%
59%
Return points won·Slight edge
33%
38%
Break points saved·Clear edge
68%
56%
Aces / match·Dominant
10.8
4.7
Double faults / match·Clear edge
4.9
3.9

Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (200 vs 170). ATP, WTA & Challenger.

Conditions

Court speed
Slowlow bounce, long rallies
SlowFast

Draw