Petr Kovacka vs Martin Stepanek — Czech Republic Masters 3 Semi-final
Czech Republic Masters 3 · ITF · Semi-final
CZEPetr Kovacka
Last 10 · pre-match
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2 — 1
Sets
Monday, 25 October 1999 ·
carpet
CZEMartin Stepanek
Last 10 · pre-match
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Kovacka P.3-6 6-3 7-6
Stepanek M.
Kovacka P.
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Stepanek M.
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Petr Kovacka defeated Martin Stepanek 3-6 6-3 7-6 in the Czech Republic Masters 3 semi-final on carpet. The upset overturned the form book — Martin Stepanek came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Petr Kovacka claimed a first win over Martin Stepanek in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
Key context
- Match story: Petr Kovacka dropped the opening set before beating Martin Stepanek 3–6 6–3 7–6.
Head to head
0–2| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-10-25 | Czech Republic Masters 4 | QF | carpet | Martin Stepanek | 6-2 6-2 |
| 1998-10-26 | Czech Republic Masters 1 | R16 | hard | Martin Stepanek | 6-1 3-6 6-1 |