Melanie Klaffner vs Gabriela Niculescu — Bals 10K Semi-final
Bals 10K · ITF · Semi-final
2 — 0
Sets
Monday, 22 May 2006 ·
clay
Klaffner M.7-5 6-3
Niculescu G.
Klaffner M.
762
Niculescu G.
530
Melanie Klaffner defeated Gabriela Niculescu 7-5 6-3 in the Bals 10K semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Gabriela Niculescu came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Melanie Klaffner had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 7 on clay. Melanie Klaffner claimed a first win over Gabriela Niculescu in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Melanie Klaffner closed it out in two sets, 7–5 6–3.
Head to head
0–1| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-05-15 | Pitesti 10K | R16 | clay | Gabriela Niculescu | 6-4 4-6 7-5 |
Statistics
This season1st serve in·
69%
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1st serve points won·
56%
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2nd serve points won·
43%
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Service points won·
52%
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Return points won·
47%
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Break points saved·
48%
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Aces / match·
1.0
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Double faults / match·
2.3
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Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window. ATP, WTA & Challenger.