Michael Russell vs Xavier Malisse — San Jose Round of 16
San Jose · ATP · Round of 16
2 — 0
Sets
Monday, 8 February 2010 ·
hard
Russell M.6-4 7-5
Malisse X.
Russell M.
672
Malisse X.
450
Michael Russell defeated Xavier Malisse 6-4 7-5 in the San Jose round of 16 on hard. The result followed the form book — Michael Russell came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Michael Russell extended the head-to-head to 3–0.
Key context
- Match story: Michael Russell edged Xavier Malisse in two tight sets (6–4 7–5).
Head to head
2–0| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-07-31 | Washington | R32 | hard | Michael Russell | 7-6 2-3 |
| 2001-05-28 | Roland Garros | R32 | clay | Michael Russell | 3-6 6-4 6-1 1-6 6-4 |
Statistics
This season1st serve in·Slight edge
64%
57%
1st serve points won·Slight edge
66%
73%
2nd serve points won·Even
49%
51%
Service points won·Even
60%
64%
Return points won·Even
37%
37%
Break points saved·Slight edge
53%
60%
Aces / match·Dominant
2.7
6.8
Double faults / match·Clear edge
3.4
2.1
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (148 vs 168). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Clutch
Under pressureClutch Rating·Clear edge
25
38
Break points saved·Dominant
37
68
Break points won·Even
38
42
Deciding sets·Clear edge
65
50
Tiebreaks·Clear edge
34
58
Performance in the biggest moments — break points, deciding sets and tiebreaks (0–100, higher is better). About