Andrei Merinov vs Sergei Pozdnev — Russia F1 Round of 16
Russia F1 · ITF · Round of 16
2 — 1
Sets
Monday, 13 August 2001 ·
clay
RUSSergei Pozdnev
Last 10 · pre-match
LWLLWLLWWL
Merinov A.7-5 6-7 6-2
Pozdnev S.
Merinov A.
76162
Pozdnev S.
57721
Andrei Merinov defeated Sergei Pozdnev 7-5 6-7 6-2 in the Russia F1 round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Sergei Pozdnev came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Andrei Merinov claimed a first win over Sergei Pozdnev in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Andrei Merinov closed it out in three sets, 7–5 6–7 6–2.
Head to head
0–1| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-08-20 | Russia F2 | R32 | clay | Sergei Pozdnev | 6-4 3-6 7-6(5) |