Denis Istomin vs Mirza Basic — Almaty 1 CH Round of 32
Istomin D.
Denis Istomin defeated Mirza Basic 3-6 6-4 6-2 in the Almaty 1 CH round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Mirza Basic came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Denis Istomin had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 5 on clay. Denis Istomin claimed a first win over Mirza Basic in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Denis Istomin dropped the opening set before beating Mirza Basic 3–6 6–4 6–2.
Head to head
0–1| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-07-18 | Gstaad | R32 | clay | Mirza Basic | 4-2 RET |
Serve vs return
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