Carlos Poch Gradin vs Hector Ruiz Cadenas — Spain F42 Semi-final
Spain F42 · ITF · Semi-final
ESPCarlos Poch Gradin
Last 10 · pre-match
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2 — 1
Sets
Monday, 19 November 2007 ·
clay
ESPHector Ruiz Cadenas
Last 10 · pre-match
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Poch Gradin C.7-5 5-7 7-5
Ruiz Cadenas H.
Poch Gradin C.
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Ruiz Cadenas H.
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Carlos Poch Gradin defeated Hector Ruiz Cadenas 7-5 5-7 7-5 in the Spain F42 semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Hector Ruiz Cadenas came in leading the head-to-head 2–1, but Carlos Poch Gradin had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 8 on clay. Carlos Poch Gradin narrowed the head-to-head to 2–2.
Key context
- Match story: Carlos Poch Gradin edged Hector Ruiz Cadenas in three tight sets (7–5 5–7 7–5).
Head to head
1–2| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-02-25 | Spain F8 | SF | clay | Hector Ruiz Cadenas | 6-7(6) 6-0 6-4 |
| 2006-01-09 | Spain F1 | QF | clay | Hector Ruiz Cadenas | 3-6 6-4 6-2 |
| 2005-02-28 | Spain 2 4 | R16 | clay | Carlos Poch Gradin | 6-1 6-3 |