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1. Voo de Mar says:

   April 27, 2024 at 12:21 pm

   Points won by each set: | 36-42, 31-21, 32-25, 31-21 |
   Points won directly behind the serve:
   20 % Moya – 26 of 130
   19 % Mantilla – 21 of 109

   [12] Moya’s toughest match en route to his lone Grand Slam title. He was a favorite due to his more versatile skills, but Mantilla [15] with dyed hair, could have expected the further advancement because in their previous encounter he had dispatched Moya 6-2, 6-2 (Bournemouth ’97). The 1st set was played in a moderate pace, more reminding of a practice session between two good friends. Moya failed to save the first break point of the contest which was a set point at the same time. From the beginning of the 2nd set he accelerated his first serves and forehands, displaying a pro-active attitude. Nonetheless Mantilla raced to a 3:0* (30/0) lead in the 3rd set, a few minutes later he led 4:1 (30-all) when Moya struck a forehand winner from his backhand corner and it turned the tables. The two years younger Spaniard grabbed seven straight games breaking Mantilla thrice (twice at ‘love’) – Mantilla lost his temper while Moya finally showed positive emotions. The 4th set it was a one-way traffic, albeit in the last game Moya had to save three break points before hitting one of his fastest serves that day on match point.

   Serve & volley: Moya 1/2, Mantilla 2/3

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