Martin Verkerk vs Mark Philippoussis — Sydney Quarter-final
Sydney · ATP · Quarter-final
2 — 0
Sets
Monday, 12 January 2004 ·
hard
Verkerk M.6-4 7-6
Philippoussis M.
Verkerk M.
672
Philippoussis M.
460
Martin Verkerk defeated Mark Philippoussis 6-4 7-6 in the Sydney quarter-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Mark Philippoussis came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Martin Verkerk claimed a first win over Mark Philippoussis in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
Key context
- Match story: Martin Verkerk edged Mark Philippoussis in two tight sets (6–4 7–6).
Head to head
0–2| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-06-21 | Wimbledon | R64 | grass | Mark Philippoussis | 4-6 6-3 7-6 7-5 |
| 2003-01-13 | Australian Open | R128 | hard | Mark Philippoussis | 6-4 6-4 6-7 6-3 |
Statistics
This season1st serve in·Even
62%
58%
1st serve points won·Even
75%
78%
2nd serve points won·Even
50%
48%
Service points won·Even
66%
66%
Return points won·Even
32%
34%
Break points saved·Even
62%
59%
Aces / match·Slight edge
12.0
12.8
Double faults / match·Clear edge
4.2
5.1
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (52 vs 64). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Conditions
Court speed
Fastbig serves, short points
SlowFast