Timo Nieminen vs Robert Samuelsson — Finland 2 Semi-final
Finland 2 · ITF · Semi-final
2 — 1
Sets
Monday, 28 May 2001 ·
clay
SWERobert Samuelsson
Last 10 · pre-match
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Nieminen T.6-7 6-4 6-4
Samuelsson R.
Nieminen T.
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Samuelsson R.
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Timo Nieminen defeated Robert Samuelsson 6-7 6-4 6-4 in the Finland 2 semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Robert Samuelsson came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Timo Nieminen claimed a first win over Robert Samuelsson in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Timo Nieminen dropped the opening set before beating Robert Samuelsson 6–7 6–4 6–4.
Head to head
0–1| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-06-15 | Finland F2 | R32 | clay | Robert Samuelsson | 7-5 7-5 |