Timo Nieminen vs Catalin Ionut Gard — Sweden F2 Final
Sweden F2 · ITF · Final
2 — 1
Sets
Monday, 9 May 2011 ·
clay
Nieminen T.6-3 6-7 6-4
Ionut Gard C.
Nieminen T.
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Timo Nieminen defeated Catalin Ionut Gard 6-3 6-7 6-4 in the Sweden F2 final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Catalin Ionut Gard came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Timo Nieminen claimed a first win over Catalin Ionut Gard in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Timo Nieminen closed it out in three sets, 6–3 6–7 6–4.
Head to head
0–1| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-04-16 | Egypt F3 | F | clay | Catalin Ionut Gard | 6-4 6-3 |