Korolev v Santoro

Fabrice Santoro takes it, 10–4 on categories

Santoro wins on double faults. Korolev’s case rests on first-serve points won %, but it isn’t enough to swing it. ATP Tour career: Korolev 167 matches, Santoro 902 matches.

• Korolev averages 4.6 aces a match to Santoro’s 3.0 (52% more).
• Santoro averages 2.3 double faults a match to Korolev’s 3.4.
• Korolev has the better first-serve points won %: 71 to Santoro’s 67.
• Winners’ edge: Santoro’s team won 51%, Korolev’s team won 44% of the matches they played.
• Longevity: Santoro has 902 matches across 22 seasons, Korolev 167 in 7 — the averages matter more than the totals here.
• Not every stat was recorded for every match (titles, finals): those averages use only the games that logged them.
• Different eras: the game, the rules and the stat-keeping have all changed between their careers.

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