Srinath Prahlad vs Gaurav Natekar — Malaysia 2 Masters 3 Round of 32
Malaysia 2 Masters 3 · ITF · Round of 32
2 — 1
Sets
Sunday, 4 August 1996 ·
hard
INDGaurav Natekar
Last 10 · pre-match
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Prahlad S.7-5 5-7 7-5
Natekar G.
Prahlad S.
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Natekar G.
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Srinath Prahlad defeated Gaurav Natekar 7-5 5-7 7-5 in the Malaysia 2 Masters 3 round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Gaurav Natekar came in leading the head-to-head 2–1. Srinath Prahlad narrowed the head-to-head to 2–2.
Key context
- Match story: Srinath Prahlad edged Gaurav Natekar in three tight sets (7–5 5–7 7–5).
Head to head
1–2| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-08-04 | Malaysia 2 Masters 4 | QF | hard | Gaurav Natekar | 1-6 6-4 6-4 |
| 1994-12-25 | India Masters 4 | R32 | grass | Gaurav Natekar | 6-3 6-1 |
| 1994-06-13 | China Masters 4 | R32 | hard | Srinath Prahlad | 6-3 6-3 |