Jim Thomas vs Lorenzo Manta — Tashkent Qualifying Round of 32
Jim Thomas defeated Lorenzo Manta 6-4 6-4 in the Tashkent qualifying round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Lorenzo Manta came in leading the head-to-head 3–0, defending last year's round of 16. Jim Thomas claimed a first win over Lorenzo Manta in four meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 3–1.
Key context
- Match story: Jim Thomas edged a tight contest from start to finish — 6–4 6–4.
How the match was decided
Auto-generatedThomas J. took it in straight sets.
Common opponents
0 shared · last 12 monthsNo common opponents in the last 12 months. Surface form and ELO carry more weight here.
Head-to-head
4 meetings · Manta L. leads 3–113
- Thomas J.September 2000TashkentThis matchHard6-4 6-4
- Manta L.May 1997Greece 2 Masters 1Hard7-5 7-5
- Manta L.April 1997USA 1 Masters 2Hard7-6 4-6 6-4
- Manta L.April 1997USA 1 Masters 3Hard6-2 6-4
Draw
Closing odds
Player context
Before the matchThomas J.Manta L.1 462ELO1 5191 505Hard ELO1 5090–10Last 102–825Age25193 cmHeight190 cmRightPlaysRight
Cite this
Jim Thomas beat Lorenzo Manta 6-4 6-4. Umpiry, "Jim Thomas vs Lorenzo Manta — Tashkent Qualifying Round of 32", https://umpiry.com/match/2000-09-11/manta-vs-thomas-tashkent-q32?utm_source=cite (as of 11 September 2000).