Kristian Capalik vs Mark Merklein — Newport Qualifying Round of 32
Kristian Capalik defeated Mark Merklein 6-4 6-4 in the Newport qualifying round of 32 on grass. The result followed the form book — Kristian Capalik came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's quarter-final. Kristian Capalik extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
Key context
- Match story: Kristian Capalik edged a tight contest from start to finish — 6–4 6–4.
How the match was decided
Auto-generatedCapalik K. took it in straight 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 · Capalik K. leads 2–020
Grass: Capalik K. leads 1–0 · Hard: Capalik K. leads 1–0
- Capalik K.July 2002NewportThis matchGrass6-4 6-4
- Capalik K.January 2001BogotaHard6-4 6-7(2) 6-3
Draw
Closing odds
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Player context
Before the matchCapalik K.Merklein M.1 611ELO1 5681 562Grass ELO1 4696–4Last 104–623Age30188 cmHeight188 cmRightPlaysRight
Cite this
Kristian Capalik beat Mark Merklein 6-4 6-4. Umpiry, "Kristian Capalik vs Mark Merklein — Newport Qualifying Round of 32", https://umpiry.com/match/2002-07-08/capalik-vs-merklein-newport-q32?utm_source=cite (as of 8 July 2002).