Louis Vosloo vs Damien Roberts — Central Africa Masters 1 Semi-final
Central Africa Masters 1 · ITF · Semi-final
2 — 1
Sets
Saturday, 25 October 1997 ·
hard
RSADamien Roberts
Last 10 · pre-match
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Vosloo L.7-5 5-7 7-6
Roberts D.
Vosloo L.
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Roberts D.
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Louis Vosloo defeated Damien Roberts 7-5 5-7 7-6 in the Central Africa Masters 1 semi-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Damien Roberts came in leading the head-to-head 3–2, but Louis Vosloo had been the form player, winning 4 of their last 8 on hard. Louis Vosloo narrowed the head-to-head to 3–3.
Key context
- Match story: Louis Vosloo edged Damien Roberts in three tight sets (7–5 5–7 7–6).
Head to head
2–3| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-10-16 | South Africa Masters 2 | QF | hard | Louis Vosloo | 5-7 6-2 7-5 |
| 1998-11-14 | South Africa 2 Masters 2 | SF | hard | Damien Roberts | 6-2 6-2 |
| 1997-11-22 | South Africa Masters 1 | QF | hard | Louis Vosloo | 6-2 6-2 |
| 1997-10-25 | Central Africa Masters 2 | QF | hard | Damien Roberts | 7-5 3-6 6-1 |
| 1996-07-28 | Great Britain 3 Masters 4 | R16 | grass | Damien Roberts | 6-2 6-4 |