Michael Russell vs Nicolas Almagro — Canada Masters Round of 64
Canada Masters · ATP · Round of 64
2 — 1
Sets
Sunday, 5 August 2007 ·
hard
Russell M.2-6 7-6 6-3
Almagro N.
Russell M.
2762
Almagro N.
6631
Michael Russell defeated Nicolas Almagro 2-6 7-6 6-3 in the Canada Masters round of 64 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Nicolas Almagro came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending last year's round of 64. Michael Russell claimed a first win over Nicolas Almagro in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
Key context
- Match story: Michael Russell dropped the opening set before beating Nicolas Almagro 2–6 7–6 6–3.
Head to head
0–2| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-04-07 | Houston | R16 | clay | Nicolas Almagro | 6-2 6-3 |
| 2011-03-10 | Indian Wells Masters | R64 | hard | Nicolas Almagro | 6-4 6-4 |
Statistics
This season1st serve in·Slight edge
65%
56%
1st serve points won·Slight edge
66%
75%
2nd serve points won·Even
49%
52%
Service points won·Slight edge
60%
65%
Return points won·Even
37%
37%
Break points saved·Slight edge
53%
59%
Aces / match·Dominant
2.6
8.1
Double faults / match·Slight edge
3.2
2.8
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (191 vs 200). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Clutch
Under pressureClutch Rating·Clear edge
25
43
Break points saved·Dominant
37
82
Break points won·Clear edge
38
16
Deciding sets·Slight edge
65
74
Tiebreaks·Clear edge
34
51
Performance in the biggest moments — break points, deciding sets and tiebreaks (0–100, higher is better). About
Conditions
Court speed
Medium-fastrewards aggression
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