Kovacevic A. vs Etcheverry T. M. 
Match: Kovacevic A. vs. Etcheverry T. M.
Tournament: USA: Houston ATP, Clay
Date: 01 Tue Apr 2025
Score: (Assuming Etcheverry won in straight sets 6-3, 6-4 for illustrative purposes. Actual score would be inserted here. We are lacking this data.)
Betting Analysis (Hypothetical): Given Etcheverry's clay court prowess and Kovacevic's relatively lower ranking, Etcheverry would have been the favorite. A pre-match bet on Etcheverry to win at odds of 1.40 (European Style) would have been a standard choice. Considering the assumed scoreline, betting on Under 20.5 games at odds of 1.80 would have been a reasonable consideration. The analysis will presume that the under bet was not succcessful, given the provided assumption.
| Statistic | Kovacevic A. | Etcheverry T. M. |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | (Assuming) 3 | (Assuming) 6 |
| Double Faults | (Assuming) 2 | (Assuming) 1 |
| 1st Serve Percentage | (Assuming) 55% | (Assuming) 65% |
| 1st Serve Points Won | (Assuming) 60% | (Assuming) 75% |
| 2nd Serve Points Won | (Assuming) 45% | (Assuming) 55% |
| Break Points Saved | (Assuming) 2/5 (40%) | (Assuming) 3/3 (100%) |
| 1st Return Points Won | (Assuming) 25% | (Assuming) 40% |
| 2nd Return Points Won | (Assuming) 45% | (Assuming) 55% |
| Break Points Converted | (Assuming) 0/3 (0%) | (Assuming) 3/5 (60%) |
| Service Points Won | (Assuming) 55% | (Assuming) 70% |
| Return Points Won | (Assuming) 30% | (Assuming) 45% |
| Total Points Won | (Assuming) 40% | (Assuming) 60% |
| Match Points Saved | (Assuming) 0 | (Assuming) N/A |
| Games Won | (Assuming) 7 | (Assuming) 12 |
| Service Games Won | (Assuming) 6/9 (66.7%) | (Assuming) 6/7 (85.7%) |
| Return Games Won | (Assuming) 1/7 (14.3%) | (Assuming) 3/9 (33.3%) |
| Total Games Won | (Assuming) 7 | (Assuming) 12 |
Key Considerations:
Based on the hypothetical stats, Etcheverry's dominance on serve (higher 1st serve percentage and points won) was a significant factor. His superior break point conversion rate (60% vs 0%) demonstrates better mental toughness and capitalizing on opportunities. The assumed score suggests Etcheverry's return game was more effective, allowing him to pressure Kovacevic's serve. Kovacevic's inability to convert break points hampered his chances. The clay court surface likely favored Etcheverry's game, given his reputation as a clay court specialist. Strategically, Etcheverry likely targeted Kovacevic's weaker second serve. Pre-match, Etcheverry was the favorite and according to the above analysis, he fulfilled expectations. The "Under 20.5 games" bet would have lost (7 + 12 = 19 which is less than 20.5, therefore this bet would have been a bad one.