Hyung Taik Lee vs Jeff Salzenstein — Sydney Qualifying Round of 32
Hyung Taik Lee defeated Jeff Salzenstein 6-2 7-6 in the Sydney qualifying round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Jeff Salzenstein came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Hyung Taik Lee had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 7 on hard. Hyung Taik Lee claimed a first win over Jeff Salzenstein in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Hyung Taik Lee closed it out in two sets, 6–2 7–6.
How the match was decided
Auto-generatedTaik Lee H. took it in straight sets.
Common opponents
3 shared · last 12 monthsTaik Lee H. and Salzenstein J. faced 3 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Taik Lee H. went 2–1 (67%) against them, Salzenstein J. 1–2 (33%). Results against comparable opponents are close (1 : 0 better-results split).
Only 3 common opponents — small sample, treat as indicative.
vs Weiner G.W6-2 6-4Beijing · hardL6-7 6-4 3-6 6-3 4-6Australian Open · hard
vs Tsonga J.W7-6 6-3Beijing · hardW7-6(12) 6-3Roland Garros · clay
vs Mello R.L5-7 7-6(5) 3-6Roland Garros · clayL6-7 6-7Miami Masters · hard
Head-to-head
2 meetings · level 1–1- Taik Lee H.January 2005SydneyThis matchHard6-2 7-6(5)
- Salzenstein J.February 2002MemphisHard6-2 6-4
Draw
Player context
Before the matchCite this
Hyung Taik Lee beat Jeff Salzenstein 6-2 7-6(5). Umpiry, "Hyung Taik Lee vs Jeff Salzenstein — Sydney Qualifying Round of 32", https://umpiry.com/match/2005-01-07/lee-vs-salzenstein-sydney-q32?utm_source=cite (as of 7 January 2005).