Catalin Ionut Gard vs Artemon Apostu Efremov — Bulgaria F2 Qualifying Round
Catalin Ionut Gard defeated Artemon Apostu Efremov 6-3 6-4 in the Bulgaria F2 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Artemon Apostu Efremov came in leading the head-to-head 4–0. Catalin Ionut Gard claimed a first win over Artemon Apostu Efremov in five meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 4–1.
Key context
- Match story: Catalin Ionut Gard closed it out in two sets, 6–3 6–4.
How the match was decided
Auto-generatedGard C. took it in straight 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
5 meetings · Apostu Efremov A. leads 4–114
- Gard C.August 2006Bulgaria F2This matchClay6-3 6-4
- Apostu Efremov A.August 2005Romania F18Clay6-3 7-5
- Apostu Efremov A.August 2005Romania F17Clay5-7 7-5 6-3
- Apostu Efremov A.March 2001Egypt 1 4Clay6-3 6-7(5) 6-4
- Apostu Efremov A.September 2000Romania F1Clay6-7(3) 6-2 6-0
Draw
Closing odds
Player context
Before the matchGard C.Apostu Efremov A.1 576ELO1 5931 608Clay ELO1 6023–7Last 105–5
Cite this
Catalin Ionut Gard beat Artemon Apostu Efremov 6-3 6-4. Umpiry, "Catalin Ionut Gard vs Artemon Apostu Efremov — Bulgaria F2 Qualifying Round", https://umpiry.com/match/2006-08-28/efremov-vs-gard-bulgaria-f2-qf?utm_source=cite (as of 28 August 2006).