Tomas Cibulec vs Martin Stepanek — Czech Republic Masters 2 Qualifying Round
Czech Republic Masters 2 · ITF · Qualifying Round
CZETomas Cibulec
Last 10 · pre-match
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2 — 1
Sets
Monday, 20 October 1997 ·
carpet
CZEMartin Stepanek
Last 10 · pre-match
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Cibulec T.3-6 7-6 6-4
Stepanek M.
Cibulec T.
3762
Stepanek M.
6641
Tomas Cibulec defeated Martin Stepanek 3-6 7-6 6-4 in the Czech Republic Masters 2 qualifying round on carpet. The upset overturned the form book — Martin Stepanek came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Tomas Cibulec claimed a first win over Martin Stepanek in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Tomas Cibulec dropped the opening set before beating Martin Stepanek 3–6 7–6 6–4.
Head to head
0–1| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-10-20 | Czech Republic Masters 3 | R32 | carpet | Martin Stepanek | 6-4 6-4 |