David Nalbandian vs Kristof Vliegen — Basel Round of 16
Basel · ATP · Round of 16
2 — 1
Sets
Monday, 20 October 2008 ·
hard
Nalbandian D.6-4 5-7 7-6
Vliegen K.
Nalbandian D.
6572
Vliegen K.
4761
David Nalbandian defeated Kristof Vliegen 6-4 5-7 7-6 in the Basel round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Kristof Vliegen came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. David Nalbandian claimed a first win over Kristof Vliegen in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: David Nalbandian edged Kristof Vliegen in three tight sets (6–4 5–7 7–6).
Head to head
0–1| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-04-26 | Barcelona | QF | clay | Kristof Vliegen | 7-6 6-4 |
Statistics
This season1st serve in·Even
58%
59%
1st serve points won·Even
71%
69%
2nd serve points won·Even
52%
50%
Service points won·Even
63%
61%
Return points won·Slight edge
41%
35%
Break points saved·Slight edge
59%
54%
Aces / match·Clear edge
4.0
6.0
Double faults / match·Clear edge
3.4
2.2
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (183 vs 52). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Clutch
Under pressureClutch Rating·Dominant
66
28
Break points saved·Clear edge
72
48
Break points won·Dominant
69
39
Deciding sets·Dominant
79
46
Tiebreaks·Clear edge
83
63
Performance in the biggest moments — break points, deciding sets and tiebreaks (0–100, higher is better). About
Conditions
Court speed
Fastbig serves, short points
SlowFast