Chih Jung Chen vs Akira Matsushita — Japan F3 Round of 16
Japan F3 · ITF · Round of 16
2 — 1
Sets
Wednesday, 30 September 1998 ·
carpet
JPNAkira Matsushita
Last 10 · pre-match
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Jung Chen C.6-0 5-7 7-6
Matsushita A.
Jung Chen C.
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Matsushita A.
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Chih Jung Chen defeated Akira Matsushita 6-0 5-7 7-6 in the Japan F3 round of 16 on carpet. The upset overturned the form book — Akira Matsushita came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Chih Jung Chen claimed a first win over Akira Matsushita in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Chih Jung Chen handed Akira Matsushita a first-set bagel in a 6–0 5–7 7–6 win.
Head to head
0–1| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-11-02 | Thailand F1 | R16 | hard | Akira Matsushita | 6-1 6-4 |