Jesse Walter vs John James — USA 3 Masters 1 Semi-final
USA 3 Masters 1 · ITF · Semi-final
USAJesse Walter
Last 10 · pre-match
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2 — 1
Sets
Friday, 11 September 1998 ·
hard
AUSJohn James
Last 10 · pre-match
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Walter J.6-7 6-2 6-2
James J.
Walter J.
6662
James J.
7221
Jesse Walter defeated John James 6-7 6-2 6-2 in the USA 3 Masters 1 semi-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — John James came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Jesse Walter claimed a first win over John James in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Jesse Walter dropped the opening set before beating John James 6–7 6–2 6–2.
Head to head
0–1| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-09-11 | USA 3 Masters 2 | R16 | hard | John James | 2-6 6-3 6-4 |