Riccardo Balzerani vs Omar Giacalone — M25 Santa Margherita di Pula 2 Round of 32
M25 Santa Margherita di Pula 2 · ITF · Round of 32
2 — 0
Sets
Monday, 18 April 2022 ·
clay
Balzerani R.6-1 7-5
Giacalone O.
Balzerani R.
672
Giacalone O.
150
Riccardo Balzerani defeated Omar Giacalone 6-1 7-5 in the M25 Santa Margherita di Pula 2 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Omar Giacalone came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Riccardo Balzerani claimed a first win over Omar Giacalone in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
Key context
- Match story: Riccardo Balzerani came through a tight passage before pulling clear — 6–1 7–5.
Head to head
0–2| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-02-01 | M15 Monastir 4 | R32 | hard | Omar Giacalone | 6-2 6-4 |
| 2016-06-13 | Italy F15 | R16 | clay | Omar Giacalone | 6-7(6) 6-4 6-4 |
Statistics
This season1st serve in·Even
57%
60%
1st serve points won·Even
65%
63%
2nd serve points won·Even
47%
48%
Service points won·Even
57%
57%
Return points won·Even
41%
45%
Break points saved·Even
54%
53%
Aces / match·Slight edge
2.1
1.3
Double faults / match·Slight edge
3.7
3.3
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (82 vs 27). ATP, WTA & Challenger.