David Ison vs Paul Hand — Ireland Masters 4 Semi-final
Ireland Masters 4 · ITF · Semi-final
GBRDavid Ison
Last 10 · pre-match
LLWWWLLLLW
2 — 0
Sets
Monday, 20 May 1991 ·
carpet
GBRPaul Hand
Last 10 · pre-match
LLWWLLWLLL
Ison D.6-1 7-6
Hand P.
Ison D.
672
Hand P.
160
David Ison defeated Paul Hand 6-1 7-6 in the Ireland Masters 4 semi-final on carpet. The upset overturned the form book — Paul Hand came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. David Ison claimed a first win over Paul Hand in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
Key context
- Match story: David Ison came through a tight passage before pulling clear — 6–1 7–6.
Head to head
0–2| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-05-20 | Ireland Masters 1 | R32 | carpet | Paul Hand | 6-4 6-4 |
| 1991-05-20 | Ireland Masters 3 | QF | carpet | Paul Hand | 6-2 6-4 |