Kornel Bardoczky vs Roman Smotlak — Hungary Masters 3 Round of 16
Hungary Masters 3 · ITF · Round of 16
2 — 1
Sets
Monday, 20 July 1998 ·
clay
SVKRoman Smotlak
Last 10 · pre-match
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Bardoczky K.7-6 2-6 6-1
Smotlak R.
Bardoczky K.
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Smotlak R.
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Kornel Bardoczky defeated Roman Smotlak 7-6 2-6 6-1 in the Hungary Masters 3 round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Roman Smotlak came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Kornel Bardoczky claimed a first win over Roman Smotlak in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
Key context
- Match story: Kornel Bardoczky came through a tight passage before pulling clear — 7–6 2–6 6–1.
Head to head
0–2| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-07-24 | Hungary F5 | QF | clay | Roman Smotlak | 4-6 6-3 6-4 |
| 1999-03-06 | Croatia 1 Masters 3 | R32 | clay | Roman Smotlak | 6-3 6-4 |