David Rikl vs Jiri Novak — San Marino Round of 32
David Rikl defeated Jiri Novak 7-5 7-6 in the San Marino round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Jiri Novak came in defending last year's round of 32. David Rikl moved ahead in the head-to-head, 2–1.
Key context
- Match story: David Rikl edged Jiri Novak in two tight sets (7–5 7–6).
How the match was decided
Auto-generatedRikl D. 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
3 meetings · Rikl D. leads 2–121
- Rikl D.August 1996San MarinoThis matchClay7-5 7-6(6)
- Novak J.November 1995Buenos AiresClay6-2 6-4
- Rikl D.July 1995PragueClay6-3 6-1
Draw
Closing odds
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Player context
Before the matchRikl D.Novak J.1 508ELO1 7711 506Clay ELO1 6465–5Last 106–425Age21178 cmHeight190 cmLeftPlaysRight
Cite this
David Rikl beat Jiri Novak 7-5 7-6(6). Umpiry, "David Rikl vs Jiri Novak — San Marino Round of 32", https://umpiry.com/match/1996-08-05/novak-vs-rikl-san-marino-r32?utm_source=cite (as of 5 August 1996).