Walter Orth vs Jun Kato — Switzerland 3 Masters 3 Round of 16

Switzerland 3 Masters 3 · ITF · Round of 16
GER
Walter Orth
Last 10 · pre-match
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2 — 0
Sets
Monday, 16 October 2000 ·
carpet
JPN
Jun Kato
45 yrs · 173 cm · Right-handed
Last 10 · pre-match
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Orth W.
7-6 6-1
Kato J.
Orth W.
7762
Kato J.
6310

Walter Orth defeated Jun Kato 7-6 6-1 in the Switzerland 3 Masters 3 round of 16 on carpet. The upset overturned the form book — Jun Kato came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Walter Orth claimed a first win over Jun Kato in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.

Key context

  • Match story: Walter Orth came through a tight passage before pulling clear — 7–6 6–1.

Head to head

0–1
DateTournamentRoundSurfaceWinnerScore
2001-02-12Switzerland 1 4R16carpetJun Kato6-7(4) 6-3 7-5

Draw