Steven Downs vs Mark Draper — Australia 3 Masters 3 Qualifying Round
Steven Downs defeated Mark Draper 7-6 6-4 in the Australia 3 Masters 3 qualifying round on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Mark Draper came in leading the head-to-head 3–2. That levelled the head-to-head at 3–3.
Key context
- Match story: Steven Downs edged Mark Draper in two tight sets (7–6 6–4).
How the match was decided
Auto-generatedDowns S. 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
6 meetings · level 3–333
Hard: Downs S. leads 2–1 · Clay: Draper M. leads 2–1
- Downs S.September 1997Australia 3 Masters 3This matchHard7-6 6-4
- Downs S.November 1995Australia 3 Masters 3Clay4-6 7-5 6-3
- Draper M.October 1995Australia 2 Masters 2Hard6-4 6-1
- Draper M.February 1995Australia 1 Masters 1Clay6-4 7-6
- Draper M.February 1995Australia 1 Masters 2Clay6-4 3-6 6-3
Draw
Closing odds
Player context
Before the matchDowns S.Draper M.1 536ELO1 5831 539Hard ELO1 5683–7Last 105–522Age26183 cmHeight185 cmRightPlaysRight
Cite this
Steven Downs beat Mark Draper 7-6 6-4. Umpiry, "Steven Downs vs Mark Draper — Australia 3 Masters 3 Qualifying Round", https://umpiry.com/match/1997-09-28/downs-vs-draper-australia-3-masters-3-qf?utm_source=cite (as of 28 September 1997).