Lionel Barthez vs Chris Wilkinson | Lionel Barthez Wins 7-6 6-4

France 3 Masters 3R32CarpetSat 8 MarFinal

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Lionel Barthez defeated Chris Wilkinson 7-6 6-4 in the France 3 Masters 3 round of 32 on carpet. The upset overturned the form book — Chris Wilkinson came in leading the head-to-head 3–0. Lionel Barthez claimed a first win over Chris Wilkinson in four meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 3–1.

Key context

Match story: Lionel Barthez edged Chris Wilkinson in two tight sets (7–6 6–4).

How the match was decided

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Barthez L. took it in straight sets.

Match statistics

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Common opponents

0 shared · last 12 months

No common opponents in the last 12 months. Surface form and ELO carry more weight here.

Head-to-head

4 meetings · Wilkinson C. leads 3–1

Barthez L.March 1997France 3 Masters 3This matchCarpet7-6 6-4
Wilkinson C.March 1993France 1 Masters 4Carpet6-3 6-4
Wilkinson C.February 1993Great Britain 1 Masters 2Carpet7-6 6-2
Wilkinson C.March 1992France 1 Masters 4Carpet6-4 6-3

Draw

Closing odds

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Player context

Before the match

Barthez L.Wilkinson C.1 560ELO1 5755–5Last 102–829Age27180 cmHeight180 cmRightPlaysRight

Cite this

Lionel Barthez beat Chris Wilkinson 7-6 6-4. Umpiry, "Lionel Barthez vs Chris Wilkinson — France 3 Masters 3 Round of 32", https://umpiry.com/match/1997-03-08/barthez-vs-wilkinson-france-3-masters-3-r32?utm_source=cite (as of 8 March 1997).