Martin Klizan vs Nicolas Mahut — Rotterdam Semi-final
Rotterdam · ATP · Semi-final
2 — 1
Sets
Monday, 8 February 2016 ·
hard
Klizan M.6-7 7-6 6-2
Mahut N.
Klizan M.
6762
Mahut N.
7621
Martin Klizan defeated Nicolas Mahut 6-7 7-6 6-2 in the Rotterdam semi-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Nicolas Mahut came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending last year's round of 32. Martin Klizan claimed a first win over Nicolas Mahut in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
Key context
- Match story: Martin Klizan dropped the opening set before beating Nicolas Mahut 6–7 7–6 6–2.
Head to head
0–2| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-10-31 | Paris Masters | R64 | hard | Nicolas Mahut | 4-6 6-4 6-3 |
| 2012-05-27 | Roland Garros | R64 | clay | Nicolas Mahut | 4-6 6-4 7-6 6-3 |
Statistics
This season1st serve in·Even
58%
61%
1st serve points won·Even
69%
73%
2nd serve points won·Even
50%
52%
Service points won·Even
61%
65%
Return points won·Even
39%
36%
Break points saved·Even
59%
62%
Aces / match·Clear edge
3.5
5.7
Double faults / match·Even
3.0
2.9
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (200 vs 153). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Conditions
Court speed
Mediumbalanced pace
SlowFast