Elena Salvador Reja vs Marina Escobar Martinez — Athens II 25K Round of 16
Athens II 25K · ITF · Round of 16
2 — 1
Sets
Monday, 25 August 1997 ·
clay
ESPMarina Escobar Martinez
Last 10 · pre-match
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Salvador Reja E.6-4 2-6 6-3
Escobar Martinez M.
Salvador Reja E.
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Escobar Martinez M.
4631
Elena Salvador Reja defeated Marina Escobar Martinez 6-4 2-6 6-3 in the Athens II 25K round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Marina Escobar Martinez came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, but Elena Salvador Reja had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 5 on clay. Elena Salvador Reja claimed a first win over Marina Escobar Martinez in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
Key context
- Match story: Elena Salvador Reja closed it out in three sets, 6–4 2–6 6–3.
Head to head
0–2| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-04-20 | Espinho 25K | R16 | clay | Marina Escobar Martinez | 6-0 6-1 |
| 1996-04-23 | Azemeis 10K | QF | hard | Marina Escobar Martinez | 6-7 6-3 6-1 |