Marc Marco Ripoll vs Manuel Sala — Spain 5 3 Round of 32
Spain 5 3 · ITF · Round of 32
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Sets
Monday, 7 May 2001 ·
clay
ESPManuel Sala
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Marco Ripoll M.5-7 7-6 6-4
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Marc Marco Ripoll defeated Manuel Sala 5-7 7-6 6-4 in the Spain 5 3 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Manuel Sala came in leading the head-to-head 3–0. Marc Marco Ripoll claimed a first win over Manuel Sala in four meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 3–1.
Key context
- Match story: Marc Marco Ripoll dropped the opening set before beating Manuel Sala 5–7 7–6 6–4.
Head to head
0–3| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-03-06 | Spain 3 3 | R32 | clay | Manuel Sala | 6-3 6-0 |
| 1999-07-26 | Spain F4 | F | clay | Manuel Sala | 6-3 6-1 |
| 1999-05-07 | Spain 5 Masters 1 | SF | clay | Manuel Sala | 7-5 7-6 |