Jean Noel Grinda vs Gonzalo Rodriguez — Central America Masters 1 Round of 16
Central America Masters 1 · ITF · Round of 16
FRAJean Noel Grinda
Last 10 · pre-match
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2 — 0
Sets
Saturday, 4 January 1997 ·
clay
URUGonzalo Rodriguez
Last 10 · pre-match
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Noel Grinda J.6-2 7-6
Rodriguez G.
Noel Grinda J.
672
Rodriguez G.
260
Jean Noel Grinda defeated Gonzalo Rodriguez 6-2 7-6 in the Central America Masters 1 round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Gonzalo Rodriguez came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Jean Noel Grinda had been the form player, winning 4 of their last 9 on clay. Jean Noel Grinda claimed a first win over Gonzalo Rodriguez in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Jean Noel Grinda closed it out in two sets, 6–2 7–6.
Head to head
0–1| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-01-04 | Central America Masters 2 | R32 | clay | Gonzalo Rodriguez | 4-6 7-6 6-3 |