Mariano Zabaleta vs Gustavo Kuerten — Acapulco Semi-final
Acapulco · ATP · Semi-final
2 — 1
Sets
Monday, 24 February 2003 ·
hard
Zabaleta M.7-6 6-7 7-5
Kuerten G.
Zabaleta M.
7672
Kuerten G.
6751
Mariano Zabaleta defeated Gustavo Kuerten 7-6 6-7 7-5 in the Acapulco semi-final on hard. The result followed the form book — Mariano Zabaleta came in defending last year's quarter-final. Mariano Zabaleta extended the head-to-head to 2–1.
Key context
- Match story: Mariano Zabaleta edged Gustavo Kuerten in three tight sets (7–6 6–7 7–5).
Head to head
1–1| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-08-11 | Cincinnati Masters | R64 | hard | Mariano Zabaleta | 6-4 6-0 |
| 2003-01-06 | Auckland | SF | hard | Gustavo Kuerten | 6-3 6-3 |
Statistics
This season1st serve in·Slight edge
60%
55%
1st serve points won·Slight edge
69%
74%
2nd serve points won·Even
51%
50%
Service points won·Even
62%
64%
Return points won·Even
39%
37%
Break points saved·Even
60%
60%
Aces / match·Dominant
3.8
7.8
Double faults / match·Clear edge
3.3
2.4
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (166 vs 115). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Conditions
Court speed
Mediumbalanced pace
SlowFast