Benjamin Rufer vs Bastian Knittel — Switzerland 2 1 Qualifying Round
Benjamin Rufer defeated Bastian Knittel 5-7 6-3 6-4 in the Switzerland 2 1 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Bastian Knittel came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Benjamin Rufer claimed a first win over Bastian Knittel in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
Key context
- Match story: Benjamin Rufer dropped the opening set before beating Bastian Knittel 5–7 6–3 6–4.
How the match was decided
Auto-generatedRufer B. came through in three sets.
Common opponents
0 shared · last 12 monthsNo common opponents in the last 12 months. Surface form and ELO carry more weight here.
Head-to-head
3 meetings · Knittel B. leads 2–112
Clay: level 1–1 · Carpet: Knittel B. leads 1–0
- Rufer B.August 2005Switzerland 2 1This matchClay5-7 6-3 6-4
- Knittel B.February 2005Switzerland 1 Satellite 4Carpet6-2 3-6 6-1
- Knittel B.August 2004Switzerland 2 4Clay7-6(3) 6-3
Draw
Closing odds
Player context
Before the matchRufer B.Knittel B.1 518ELO1 7571 509Clay ELO1 7205–5Last 108–2
Cite this
Benjamin Rufer beat Bastian Knittel 5-7 6-3 6-4. Umpiry, "Benjamin Rufer vs Bastian Knittel — Switzerland 2 1 Qualifying Round", https://umpiry.com/match/2005-08-29/knittel-vs-rufer-switzerland-2-1-qf?utm_source=cite (as of 29 August 2005).