Ivan Anikanov vs Sergei Krotiouk — Russia F8 Round of 16
Russia F8 · ITF · Round of 16
UKRIvan Anikanov
Last 10 · pre-match
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2 — 1
Sets
Monday, 7 September 2009 ·
hard
RUSSergei Krotiouk
Last 10 · pre-match
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Anikanov I.5-7 6-3 6-1
Krotiouk S.
Anikanov I.
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Krotiouk S.
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Ivan Anikanov defeated Sergei Krotiouk 5-7 6-3 6-1 in the Russia F8 round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Sergei Krotiouk came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Ivan Anikanov claimed a first win over Sergei Krotiouk in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
Key context
- Match story: Ivan Anikanov dropped the opening set before beating Sergei Krotiouk 5–7 6–3 6–1.
Head to head
0–2| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-09-06 | Russia F8 | R16 | clay | Sergei Krotiouk | 6-4 6-3 |
| 2009-08-31 | Russia F7 | QF | clay | Sergei Krotiouk | 6-0 6-4 |