Punch Maleka vs Ashley Ford — Central Africa Masters 3 Round of 32
Central Africa Masters 3 · ITF · Round of 32
RSAPunch Maleka
Last 10 · pre-match
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2 — 1
Sets
Saturday, 17 October 1998 ·
hard
AUSAshley Ford
Last 10 · pre-match
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Maleka P.7-6 2-6 7-5
Ford A.
Maleka P.
7272
Ford A.
6651
Punch Maleka defeated Ashley Ford 7-6 2-6 7-5 in the Central Africa Masters 3 round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Ashley Ford came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Punch Maleka claimed a first win over Ashley Ford in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Punch Maleka closed it out in three sets, 7–6 2–6 7–5.
Head to head
0–1| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-10-16 | South Africa Masters 3 | R16 | hard | Ashley Ford | 6-1 6-2 |