Antonio Baldellou Esteva vs Hector Ruiz Cadenas — Turkey 1 1 Semi-final
Turkey 1 1 · ITF · Semi-final
ESPAntonio Baldellou Esteva
Last 10 · pre-match
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2 — 0
Sets
Monday, 12 April 2004 ·
clay
ESPHector Ruiz Cadenas
Last 10 · pre-match
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Baldellou Esteva A.7-6 6-4
Ruiz Cadenas H.
Baldellou Esteva A.
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Ruiz Cadenas H.
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Antonio Baldellou Esteva defeated Hector Ruiz Cadenas 7-6 6-4 in the Turkey 1 1 semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Hector Ruiz Cadenas came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, but Antonio Baldellou Esteva had been the form player, winning 5 of their last 8 on clay. Antonio Baldellou Esteva claimed a first win over Hector Ruiz Cadenas in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
Key context
- Match story: Antonio Baldellou Esteva edged Hector Ruiz Cadenas in two tight sets (7–6 6–4).
Head to head
0–2| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-10-23 | Spain F35 | R16 | clay | Hector Ruiz Cadenas | 7-5 6-2 |
| 2004-06-14 | Slovenia F3 | R16 | clay | Hector Ruiz Cadenas | 7-6(4) 6-3 |