Gilles Simon vs Ivo Karlovic — Madrid Masters Quarter-final
Madrid Masters · ATP · Quarter-final
2 — 1
Sets
Sunday, 12 October 2008 ·
clay
Simon G.7-6 4-6 7-6
Karlovic I.
Simon G.
7472
Karlovic I.
6661
Gilles Simon defeated Ivo Karlovic 7-6 4-6 7-6 in the Madrid Masters quarter-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Ivo Karlovic came in leading the head-to-head 3–0, defending last year's round of 16. Gilles Simon claimed a first win over Ivo Karlovic in four meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 3–1.
Key context
- Match story: Gilles Simon edged Ivo Karlovic in three tight sets (7–6 4–6 7–6).
Head to head
0–3| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-08-16 | Cincinnati Masters | R64 | hard | Ivo Karlovic | 6-4 6-7 6-3 |
| 2011-03-10 | Indian Wells Masters | R32 | hard | Ivo Karlovic | 6-3 6-3 |
| 2007-06-18 | Nottingham | R16 | grass | Ivo Karlovic | 7-6 6-7 6-4 |
Statistics
This season1st serve in·Even
61%
65%
1st serve points won·Clear edge
68%
83%
2nd serve points won·Slight edge
49%
55%
Service points won·Clear edge
61%
73%
Return points won·Clear edge
39%
27%
Break points saved·Clear edge
59%
71%
Aces / match·Dominant
3.8
21.3
Double faults / match·Dominant
2.7
4.8
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (200 vs 200). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Clutch
Under pressureClutch Rating·Dominant
79
47
Break points saved·Slight edge
86
96
Break points won·Dominant
83
0
Deciding sets·Clear edge
89
73
Tiebreaks·Slight edge
73
68
Performance in the biggest moments — break points, deciding sets and tiebreaks (0–100, higher is better). About
Conditions
Court speed
Medium-slowfavours grinders
SlowFast