Julian Knowle vs Markus Hantschk — Doha Qualifying Round
Julian Knowle defeated Markus Hantschk 6-7 6-1 6-3 in the Doha qualifying round on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Markus Hantschk came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Julian Knowle claimed a first win over Markus Hantschk in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Julian Knowle dropped the opening set before beating Markus Hantschk 6–7 6–1 6–3.
How the match was decided
Auto-generatedKnowle J. 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
Hard: Knowle J. leads 1–0 · Clay: Hantschk M. leads 1–0
- Knowle J.January 2002DohaThis matchHard6-7(5) 6-1 6-3
- Hantschk M.May 1996Germany 2 Masters 2Clay6-1 2-6 6-3
Closing odds
Player context
Before the matchKnowle J.Hantschk M.1 570ELO1 5371 543Hard ELO1 4663–7Last 107–327Age24188 cmHeight188 cmLeftPlaysRight