Raul Valdes vs Rafael De Mesa — Ecuador F2 Semi-final
Ecuador F2 · ITF · Semi-final
CHIRaul Valdes
Last 10 · pre-match
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2 — 0
Sets
Monday, 10 August 1998 ·
clay
USARafael De Mesa
Last 10 · pre-match
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Valdes R.7-6 6-3
De Mesa R.
Valdes R.
762
De Mesa R.
630
Raul Valdes defeated Rafael De Mesa 7-6 6-3 in the Ecuador F2 semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Rafael De Mesa came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Raul Valdes claimed a first win over Rafael De Mesa in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Raul Valdes closed it out in two sets, 7–6 6–3.
Head to head
0–1| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-08-17 | Ecuador F3 | R16 | clay | Rafael De Mesa | 7-5 4-6 7-6 |