Rafael De Mesa vs Raul Valdes — Ecuador F3 Round of 16
Ecuador F3 · ITF · Round of 16
USARafael De Mesa
Last 10 · pre-match
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2 — 1
Sets
Monday, 17 August 1998 ·
clay
CHIRaul Valdes
Last 10 · pre-match
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De Mesa R.7-5 4-6 7-6
Valdes R.
De Mesa R.
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Valdes R.
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Rafael De Mesa defeated Raul Valdes 7-5 4-6 7-6 in the Ecuador F3 round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Raul Valdes came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Rafael De Mesa had been the form player, winning 4 of their last 6 on clay. Rafael De Mesa claimed a first win over Raul Valdes in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Rafael De Mesa edged Raul Valdes in three tight sets (7–5 4–6 7–6).
Head to head
0–1| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-08-10 | Ecuador F2 | SF | clay | Raul Valdes | 7-6 6-3 |