Naim Lalji vs Jacob MelskensGreat Britain 4 4 Round of 32

Great Britain 4 4 · ITF · Round of 32
GBR
Naim Lalji
Last 10 · pre-match
LLWLLWWLLW
2 — 1
Sets
Monday, 24 October 2005 ·
hard
DEN
Jacob Melskens
Last 10 · pre-match
LLLLLLLWLW
Lalji N.
1-6 7-5 7-5
Melskens J.
Lalji N.
1772
Melskens J.
6551

Naim Lalji defeated Jacob Melskens 1-6 7-5 7-5 in the Great Britain 4 4 round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Jacob Melskens came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Naim Lalji had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 6 on hard. Naim Lalji claimed a first win over Jacob Melskens in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.

Key context

  • Match story: Naim Lalji dropped the opening set before beating Jacob Melskens 1–6 7–5 7–5.

Head to head

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DateTournamentRoundSurfaceWinnerScore
2005-10-24Great Britain 4 2R16hardJacob Melskens6-3 7-6(2)

Draw