Alberto Martin vs Mariano Zabaleta — Costa Do Sauipe Quarter-final
Costa Do Sauipe · ATP · Quarter-final
2 — 0
Sets
Monday, 14 February 2005 ·
hard
Martin A.7-6 6-4
Zabaleta M.
Martin A.
762
Zabaleta M.
640
Alberto Martin defeated Mariano Zabaleta 7-6 6-4 in the Costa Do Sauipe quarter-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Mariano Zabaleta came in leading the head-to-head 3–0, defending last year's round of 32. Alberto Martin claimed a first win over Mariano Zabaleta in four meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 3–1.
Key context
- Match story: Alberto Martin edged Mariano Zabaleta in two tight sets (7–6 6–4).
Head to head
0–3| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-07-05 | Bastad | QF | clay | Mariano Zabaleta | 6-1 6-2 |
| 2002-07-22 | Kitzbuhel | R32 | clay | Mariano Zabaleta | 6-7 6-3 6-4 |
| 2001-02-12 | Vina del Mar | QF | clay | Mariano Zabaleta | 6-4 6-1 |
Statistics
This season1st serve in·Even
57%
58%
1st serve points won·Even
66%
69%
2nd serve points won·Even
49%
50%
Service points won·Even
59%
61%
Return points won·Even
38%
38%
Break points saved·Slight edge
57%
63%
Aces / match·Clear edge
2.3
4.2
Double faults / match·Clear edge
2.9
4.0
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (154 vs 67). ATP, WTA & Challenger.