Nicole Clerico vs Elisa Balsamo — Chieti 10K Round of 16
Chieti 10K · ITF · Round of 16
ITANicole Clerico
Last 10 · pre-match
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2 — 1
Sets
Monday, 15 September 2003 ·
clay
ITAElisa Balsamo
Last 10 · pre-match
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Clerico N.6-3 4-6 6-3
Balsamo E.
Clerico N.
6462
Balsamo E.
3631
Nicole Clerico defeated Elisa Balsamo 6-3 4-6 6-3 in the Chieti 10K round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Elisa Balsamo came in leading the head-to-head 3–0. Nicole Clerico claimed a first win over Elisa Balsamo in four meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 3–1.
Key context
- Match story: Nicole Clerico closed it out in three sets, 6–3 4–6 6–3.
Head to head
0–3| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-03-20 | RomeParioli 10K | R32 | clay | Elisa Balsamo | 6-2 3-6 6-1 |
| 2004-11-01 | RomeCanottieri 10K | R16 | clay | Elisa Balsamo | 6-4 6-1 |
| 2002-02-11 | Bergamo 10K | R32 | hard | Elisa Balsamo | 7-5 6-4 |