
Saba Purtseladze defeated Martin Damm 6-3 6-1 in the Istanbul CH round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Martin Damm came in ranked #94, leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 32, but Saba Purtseladze had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 4 on hard. Saba Purtseladze claimed a first win over Martin Damm in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-16 | M25 Tbilisi 1 | QF | hard | Martin Damm | 6-4 7-5 |
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (160 vs 137). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Purtseladze S.: 9 days rest · 5 matches (14d) · Damm M.: 11 days rest · 1 match (14d). Higher means fresher. About
Each player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About
Per-surface Serve / Return Rating (0–100, percentile within the hard field, opponent-adjusted over 52 weeks). About