Nicholas David Ionel vs Tim Handel — M25 Santa Margherita di Pula 3 Round of 16
M25 Santa Margherita di Pula 3 · ITF · Round of 16
2 — 0
Sets
Friday, 18 April 2025 ·
clay
David Ionel N.7-6 6-1
Handel T.
David Ionel N.
7862
Handel T.
6610
Nicholas David Ionel defeated Tim Handel 7-6 6-1 in the M25 Santa Margherita di Pula 3 round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Tim Handel came in ranked #764, leading the head-to-head 2–0. Nicholas David Ionel claimed a first win over Tim Handel in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
Key context
- Match story: Nicholas David Ionel came through a tight passage before pulling clear — 7–6 6–1.
Head to head
0–2| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-30 | M25 Antalya 1 | R16 | clay | Tim Handel | 6-3 3-6 6-3 |
| 2023-11-24 | M25 Antalya 4 | QF | clay | Tim Handel | 6-0 3-6 7-6(2) |
Statistics
This season1st serve in·Clear edge
74%
61%
1st serve points won·Slight edge
62%
68%
2nd serve points won·Even
48%
45%
Service points won·Even
58%
59%
Return points won·Slight edge
44%
39%
Break points saved·Even
54%
55%
Aces / match·Clear edge
0.8
3.3
Double faults / match·Clear edge
1.9
3.1
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (65 vs 67). ATP, WTA & Challenger.