Michael Russell vs Radek Stepanek — Auckland Round of 32
Auckland · ATP · Round of 32
2 — 0
Sets
Monday, 6 January 2003 ·
hard
Russell M.7-6 6-4
Stepanek R.
Russell M.
762
Stepanek R.
640
Michael Russell defeated Radek Stepanek 7-6 6-4 in the Auckland round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Radek Stepanek came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Michael Russell claimed a first win over Radek Stepanek in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
Key context
- Match story: Michael Russell edged Radek Stepanek in two tight sets (7–6 6–4).
Head to head
0–2| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-02-24 | Dubai | R32 | hard | Radek Stepanek | 5-7 6-3 6-1 |
| 2010-11-07 | Paris Masters | R64 | hard | Radek Stepanek | 6-2 6-0 |
Statistics
This season1st serve in·Even
65%
61%
1st serve points won·Slight edge
66%
71%
2nd serve points won·Even
49%
50%
Service points won·Even
60%
63%
Return points won·Even
37%
39%
Break points saved·Slight edge
54%
62%
Aces / match·Clear edge
2.5
5.0
Double faults / match·Even
3.2
3.3
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (195 vs 200). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Clutch
Under pressureClutch Rating·Dominant
25
62
Break points saved·Dominant
37
83
Break points won·Slight edge
38
49
Deciding sets·Clear edge
65
80
Tiebreaks·Dominant
34
74
Performance in the biggest moments — break points, deciding sets and tiebreaks (0–100, higher is better). About
Conditions
Court speed
Fastbig serves, short points
SlowFast