Evgueni Smirnov vs Sergei Pozdnev — Ukraine F3 Semi-final
Ukraine F3 · ITF · Semi-final
RUSEvgueni Smirnov
Last 10 · pre-match
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2 — 1
Sets
Monday, 5 July 2004 ·
clay
RUSSergei Pozdnev
Last 10 · pre-match
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Smirnov E.7-5 3-6 7-6
Pozdnev S.
Smirnov E.
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Pozdnev S.
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Evgueni Smirnov defeated Sergei Pozdnev 7-5 3-6 7-6 in the Ukraine F3 semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Sergei Pozdnev came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Evgueni Smirnov claimed a first win over Sergei Pozdnev in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
Key context
- Match story: Evgueni Smirnov closed it out in three sets, 7–5 3–6 7–6.
Head to head
0–2| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-07-16 | Georgia F1 | R32 | clay | Sergei Pozdnev | 6-2 6-2 |
| 1999-09-06 | Russia F3 | R16 | hard | Sergei Pozdnev | 6-3 6-2 |