Jiri Novak vs Wayne Arthurs — Shanghai Semi-final
Shanghai · ATP · Semi-final
2 — 1
Sets
Monday, 22 September 2003 ·
carpet
Novak J.6-7 6-3 6-2
Arthurs W.
Novak J.
6662
Arthurs W.
7321
Jiri Novak defeated Wayne Arthurs 6-7 6-3 6-2 in the Shanghai semi-final on carpet. The result followed the form book — Jiri Novak came in leading the head-to-head 2–1. Jiri Novak extended the head-to-head to 3–1.
Key context
- Match story: Jiri Novak dropped the opening set before beating Wayne Arthurs 6–7 6–3 6–2.
Head to head
2–1| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-05-05 | Rome Masters | R64 | clay | Jiri Novak | 6-3 6-3 |
| 2002-06-24 | Wimbledon | R64 | grass | Wayne Arthurs | 6-3 7-6 6-3 |
| 2001-04-30 | Munich | QF | clay | Jiri Novak | 7-6 6-1 |
Statistics
This season1st serve in·Slight edge
65%
57%
1st serve points won·Slight edge
69%
80%
2nd serve points won·Even
50%
54%
Service points won·Slight edge
62%
69%
Return points won·Slight edge
40%
29%
Break points saved·Slight edge
59%
65%
Aces / match·Dominant
4.3
15.6
Double faults / match·Dominant
2.0
5.1
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (193 vs 122). ATP, WTA & Challenger.