Ruben Merchan vs Israel Vior Diaz — Spain 2 4 Round of 32
Spain 2 4 · ITF · Round of 32
ESPRuben Merchan
Last 10 · pre-match
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2 — 1
Sets
Monday, 28 February 2005 ·
clay
ESPIsrael Vior Diaz
Last 10 · pre-match
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Merchan R.2-6 6-4 6-4
Vior Diaz I.
Merchan R.
2662
Vior Diaz I.
6441
Ruben Merchan defeated Israel Vior Diaz 2-6 6-4 6-4 in the Spain 2 4 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Israel Vior Diaz came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Ruben Merchan had been the form player, winning 5 of their last 10 on clay. Ruben Merchan claimed a first win over Israel Vior Diaz in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Ruben Merchan dropped the opening set before beating Israel Vior Diaz 2–6 6–4 6–4.
Head to head
0–1| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-02-28 | Spain 2 3 | R32 | clay | Israel Vior Diaz | 6-1 6-4 |