Punch Maleka vs Shaun Rudman — Central Africa Masters 2 Round of 16
Central Africa Masters 2 · ITF · Round of 16
RSAPunch Maleka
Last 10 · pre-match
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2 — 1
Sets
Saturday, 17 October 1998 ·
hard
RSAShaun Rudman
Last 10 · pre-match
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Maleka P.6-4 6-7 7-5
Rudman S.
Maleka P.
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Rudman S.
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Punch Maleka defeated Shaun Rudman 6-4 6-7 7-5 in the Central Africa Masters 2 round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Shaun Rudman came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Punch Maleka claimed a first win over Shaun Rudman in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Punch Maleka edged Shaun Rudman in three tight sets (6–4 6–7 7–5).
Head to head
0–1| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-09-18 | Central Africa Masters 3 | SF | hard | Shaun Rudman | 6-3 4-6 7-5 |