Points won by each set: | 31-39, 43-40, 29-17 |
Points won directly behind the serve:
14 % Hrbaty – 16 of 109
18 % Gaudio – 17 of 90
The biggest match for them both at the time (both 22-years-old). Gaudio [62] was playing very well until he led *1:0 in the 2nd set. Then he lost his serve and trailed 3:5 when improved to 5-all. In the 11th game he was four times six points away from the match, but played tentatively on every point that could have given him a break point. Hrbaty [24] finished that crucial game with an ace, and took control over the semifinal against the wilting opponent (left thigh problem).
Points won by each set: | 31-39, 43-40, 29-17 |
Points won directly behind the serve:
14 % Hrbaty – 16 of 109
18 % Gaudio – 17 of 90
The biggest match for them both at the time (both 22-years-old). Gaudio [62] was playing very well until he led *1:0 in the 2nd set. Then he lost his serve and trailed 3:5 when improved to 5-all. In the 11th game he was four times six points away from the match, but played tentatively on every point that could have given him a break point. Hrbaty [24] finished that crucial game with an ace, and took control over the semifinal against the wilting opponent (left thigh problem).
Serve & volley: Hrbaty 0, Gaudio 1/2