Joachim Johansson vs Ivan Ljubicic — Marseille Final
Marseille · ATP · Final
2 — 0
Sets
Monday, 7 February 2005 ·
hard
Johansson J.7-5 6-4
Ljubicic I.
Johansson J.
762
Ljubicic I.
540
Joachim Johansson defeated Ivan Ljubicic 7-5 6-4 in the Marseille final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Ivan Ljubicic came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, but Joachim Johansson had been the form player, winning 5 of their last 8 on hard. Joachim Johansson claimed a first win over Ivan Ljubicic in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
Key context
- Match story: Joachim Johansson edged Ivan Ljubicic in two tight sets (7–5 6–4).
Head to head
0–2| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-10-18 | Madrid Masters | QF | clay | Ivan Ljubicic | 7-6 6-7 7-6 |
| 2004-08-16 | Athens Olympics | R32 | hard | Ivan Ljubicic | 7-6 6-4 |
Statistics
This season1st serve in·Even
62%
59%
1st serve points won·Even
78%
78%
2nd serve points won·Even
54%
51%
Service points won·Even
69%
67%
Return points won·Even
31%
35%
Break points saved·Slight edge
72%
64%
Aces / match·Clear edge
13.5
11.9
Double faults / match·Dominant
3.9
2.0
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (52 vs 200). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Conditions
Court speed
Fastbig serves, short points
SlowFast