John James vs Jesse Walter — USA 3 Masters 2 Round of 16
USA 3 Masters 2 · ITF · Round of 16
AUSJohn James
Last 10 · pre-match
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2 — 1
Sets
Friday, 11 September 1998 ·
hard
USAJesse Walter
Last 10 · pre-match
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James J.2-6 6-3 6-4
Walter J.
James J.
2662
Walter J.
6341
John James defeated Jesse Walter 2-6 6-3 6-4 in the USA 3 Masters 2 round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Jesse Walter came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but John James had been the form player, winning 5 of their last 10 on hard. John James claimed a first win over Jesse Walter in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: John James dropped the opening set before beating Jesse Walter 2–6 6–3 6–4.
Head to head
0–1| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-09-11 | USA 3 Masters 1 | SF | hard | Jesse Walter | 6-7 6-2 6-2 |