Mark Merklein vs Roland Thornqvist — USA 4 Masters 2 Semi-final
Mark Merklein defeated Roland Thornqvist 7-6 7-5 in the USA 4 Masters 2 semi-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Roland Thornqvist came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Mark Merklein claimed a first win over Roland Thornqvist in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Mark Merklein edged Roland Thornqvist in two tight sets (7–6 7–5).
How the match was decided
Auto-generatedMerklein M. took it in straight sets.
Common opponents
0 shared · last 12 monthsNo common opponents in the last 12 months. Surface form and ELO carry more weight here.
Head-to-head
2 meetings · level 1–111
- Merklein M.July 1993USA 4 Masters 2This matchHard7-6 7-5
- Thornqvist R.June 1992USA 4 Masters 1Hard6-2 4-6 6-3
Closing odds
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Player context
Before the matchMerklein M.Thornqvist R.1 567ELO1 6091 611Hard ELO1 6123–7Last 106–4