Genius Chidzikwe vs Damien Roberts — Central Africa Masters 3 Round of 32

Central Africa Masters 3 · ITF · Round of 32
ZIM
Genius Chidzikwe
47 yrs · Right-handed
Last 10 · pre-match
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2 — 0
Sets
Saturday, 17 October 1998 ·
hard
RSA
Damien Roberts
Last 10 · pre-match
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Chidzikwe G.
7-6 6-4
Roberts D.
Chidzikwe G.
762
Roberts D.
640

Genius Chidzikwe defeated Damien Roberts 7-6 6-4 in the Central Africa Masters 3 round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Damien Roberts came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Genius Chidzikwe had been the form player, winning 4 of their last 8 on hard. Genius Chidzikwe claimed a first win over Damien Roberts in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.

Key context

  • Match story: Genius Chidzikwe edged Damien Roberts in two tight sets (7–6 6–4).

Head to head

0–1
DateTournamentRoundSurfaceWinnerScore
1998-10-17Central Africa Masters 4R16hardDamien Roberts6-1 5-7 7-6

Draw