Benjamin Rufer vs Holger Fischer — Switzerland 1 Satellite 4 Round of 16
Switzerland 1 Satellite 4 · ITF · Round of 16
SUIBenjamin Rufer
Last 10 · pre-match
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2 — 1
Sets
Monday, 7 February 2005 ·
carpet
GERHolger Fischer
Last 10 · pre-match
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Rufer B.6-7 7-6 7-5
Fischer H.
Rufer B.
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Fischer H.
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Benjamin Rufer defeated Holger Fischer 6-7 7-6 7-5 in the Switzerland 1 Satellite 4 round of 16 on carpet. The upset overturned the form book — Holger Fischer came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Benjamin Rufer had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 4 on carpet. Benjamin Rufer claimed a first win over Holger Fischer in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Benjamin Rufer dropped the opening set before beating Holger Fischer 6–7 7–6 7–5.
Head to head
0–1| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-08-29 | Switzerland 2 4 | R16 | clay | Holger Fischer | 3-6 6-3 7-5 |