Robert Tucker vs Roman Kukal — New Zealand Masters 1 Round of 32
New Zealand Masters 1 · ITF · Round of 32
AUSRobert Tucker
Last 10 · pre-match
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2 — 1
Sets
Monday, 7 April 1997 ·
hard
SVKRoman Kukal
Last 10 · pre-match
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Tucker R.3-6 6-3 6-1
Kukal R.
Tucker R.
3662
Kukal R.
6311
Robert Tucker defeated Roman Kukal 3-6 6-3 6-1 in the New Zealand Masters 1 round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Roman Kukal came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Robert Tucker claimed a first win over Roman Kukal in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Robert Tucker dropped the opening set before beating Roman Kukal 3–6 6–3 6–1.
Head to head
0–1| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-04-07 | New Zealand Masters 4 | QF | hard | Roman Kukal | 6-4 7-5 |