Ion Moldovan vs Lovro Zovko — Umag Qualifying Round of 32
Ion Moldovan defeated Lovro Zovko 4-6 6-4 6-3 in the Umag qualifying round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Lovro Zovko came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 32, but Ion Moldovan had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 6 on clay. Ion Moldovan claimed a first win over Lovro Zovko in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Ion Moldovan dropped the opening set before beating Lovro Zovko 4–6 6–4 6–3.
How the match was decided
Auto-generatedMoldovan I. 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
- Moldovan I.July 2001UmagThis matchClay4-6 6-4 6-3
- Zovko L.April 1999Davis Cup G1 QF: ROU vs CROClay5-7 6-1 6-2
Draw
Closing odds
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Player context
Before the matchMoldovan I.Zovko L.1 573ELO1 4791 568Clay ELO1 4655–5Last 101–923Age20188 cmHeight190 cmRightPlaysRight
Cite this
Ion Moldovan beat Lovro Zovko 4-6 6-4 6-3. Umpiry, "Ion Moldovan vs Lovro Zovko — Umag Qualifying Round of 32", https://umpiry.com/match/2001-07-16/moldovan-vs-zovko-umag-q32?utm_source=cite (as of 16 July 2001).