Marko Tkalec vs Diego Alvarez — Slovenia F2 Semi-final
Slovenia F2 · ITF · Semi-final
2 — 0
Sets
Monday, 4 June 2007 ·
clay
ARGDiego Alvarez
Last 10 · pre-match
LLLLLWWLWL
Tkalec M.6-3 6-4
Alvarez D.
Tkalec M.
662
Alvarez D.
340
Marko Tkalec defeated Diego Alvarez 6-3 6-4 in the Slovenia F2 semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Diego Alvarez came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, but Marko Tkalec had been the form player, winning 5 of their last 5 on clay. Marko Tkalec claimed a first win over Diego Alvarez in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
Key context
- Match story: Marko Tkalec closed it out in two sets, 6–3 6–4.
Head to head
0–2| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-08-11 | Italy F26 | R32 | clay | Diego Alvarez | 3-6 6-3 7-6(2) |
| 2004-04-26 | Italy F5 | R16 | clay | Diego Alvarez | 7-5 2-6 6-3 |