Santiago Ventura vs Ruben Ramirez Hidalgo — Spain 3 3 Qualifying Round
Santiago Ventura defeated Ruben Ramirez Hidalgo 6-4 4-6 7-6 in the Spain 3 3 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Ruben Ramirez Hidalgo came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Santiago Ventura had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 5 on clay. Santiago Ventura claimed a first win over Ruben Ramirez Hidalgo in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Santiago Ventura edged Ruben Ramirez Hidalgo in three tight sets (6–4 4–6 7–6).
How the match was decided
Auto-generatedVentura S. came through in three 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
2 meetings · level 1–111
- Ventura S.March 2001Spain 3 3This matchClay6-4 4-6 7-6(3)
- Ramirez Hidalgo R.February 2000Spain 2 Masters 4Clay6-3 7-6(3)
Draw
Closing odds
Player context
Before the matchVentura S.Ramirez Hidalgo R.1 674ELO1 6461 663Clay ELO1 6174–6Last 103–721Age23183 cmHeight183 cmRightPlaysRight
Cite this
Santiago Ventura beat Ruben Ramirez Hidalgo 6-4 4-6 7-6(3). Umpiry, "Santiago Ventura vs Ruben Ramirez Hidalgo — Spain 3 3 Qualifying Round", https://umpiry.com/match/2001-03-05/hidalgo-vs-ventura-spain-3-3-qf?utm_source=cite (as of 5 March 2001).