Mariano Albert Ferrando vs German Puentes — Spain 1 3 Qualifying Round
Spain 1 3 · ITF · Qualifying Round
2 — 1
Sets
Monday, 6 January 2003 ·
clay
Albert Ferrando M.7-6 2-6 6-1
Puentes G.
Albert Ferrando M.
710262
Puentes G.
68611
Mariano Albert Ferrando defeated German Puentes 7-6 2-6 6-1 in the Spain 1 3 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — German Puentes came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Mariano Albert Ferrando had been the form player, winning 5 of their last 9 on clay. Mariano Albert Ferrando claimed a first win over German Puentes in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Mariano Albert Ferrando came through a tight passage before pulling clear — 7–6 2–6 6–1.
Head to head
0–1| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-10-14 | Spain 6 3 | R32 | clay | German Puentes | 2-6 7-6(6) 6-3 |