Hector Ruiz Cadenas vs Ruben Merchan — Turkey 1 3 Final
Turkey 1 3 · ITF · Final
ESPHector Ruiz Cadenas
Last 10 · pre-match
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2 — 0
Sets
Monday, 12 April 2004 ·
clay
ESPRuben Merchan
Last 10 · pre-match
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Ruiz Cadenas H.6-3 6-4
Merchan R.
Ruiz Cadenas H.
662
Merchan R.
340
Hector Ruiz Cadenas defeated Ruben Merchan 6-3 6-4 in the Turkey 1 3 final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Ruben Merchan came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Hector Ruiz Cadenas claimed a first win over Ruben Merchan in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Hector Ruiz Cadenas closed it out in two sets, 6–3 6–4.
Head to head
0–1| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-10-18 | Spain F28 | R32 | clay | Ruben Merchan | 3-6 6-0 6-1 |