Izak Van Der Merwe vs Jamie Baker — Chennai Qualifying Round of 32
Izak Van Der Merwe defeated Jamie Baker 2-6 7-5 6-4 in the Chennai qualifying round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Jamie Baker came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Izak Van Der Merwe claimed a first win over Jamie Baker in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Izak Van Der Merwe dropped the opening set before beating Jamie Baker 2–6 7–5 6–4.
How the match was decided
Auto-generatedVan Der Merwe I. came through in three 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
2 meetings · level 1–111
- Van Der Merwe I.December 2011ChennaiThis matchHard2-6 7-5 6-4
- Baker J.July 2005USA F18Hard3-6 7-6(4) 7-5
Draw
Closing odds
Player context
Before the matchVan Der Merwe I.Baker J.1 601ELO1 7061 506Hard ELO1 6731–9Last 106–427Age25196 cmHeight183 cmRightPlaysRight
Cite this
Izak Van Der Merwe beat Jamie Baker 2-6 7-5 6-4. Umpiry, "Izak Van Der Merwe vs Jamie Baker — Chennai Qualifying Round of 32", https://umpiry.com/match/2011-12-31/baker-vs-merwe-chennai-q32?utm_source=cite (as of 31 December 2011).