Paul Haarhuis vs Yevgeny Kafelnikov — Rotterdam Semi-final
Paul Haarhuis defeated Yevgeny Kafelnikov 3-6 6-3 7-6 in the Rotterdam semi-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Yevgeny Kafelnikov came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's quarter-final. Paul Haarhuis claimed a first win over Yevgeny Kafelnikov in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Paul Haarhuis dropped the opening set before beating Yevgeny Kafelnikov 3–6 6–3 7–6.
How the match was decided
Auto-generatedHaarhuis P. came through in three 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
- Haarhuis P.February 1995RotterdamThis matchHard3-6 6-3 7-6(5)
- Kafelnikov Y.November 1994MoscowHard4-6 7-5 6-1
Draw
Closing odds
Player context
Before the matchHaarhuis P.Kafelnikov Y.1 590ELO1 7681 534Hard ELO1 7494–6Last 104–629Age21188 cmHeight190 cmRightPlaysRight
Cite this
Paul Haarhuis beat Yevgeny Kafelnikov 3-6 6-3 7-6(5). Umpiry, "Paul Haarhuis vs Yevgeny Kafelnikov — Rotterdam Semi-final", https://umpiry.com/match/1995-02-27/haarhuis-vs-kafelnikov-rotterdam-sf?utm_source=cite (as of 27 February 1995).