Ivica Ancic vs Goran Oresic — Croatia 2 Masters 4 Round of 32
Croatia 2 Masters 4 · ITF · Round of 32
CROIvica Ancic
Last 10 · pre-match
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2 — 1
Sets
Saturday, 3 May 1997 ·
clay
CROGoran Oresic
Last 10 · pre-match
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Ancic I.6-2 6-7 6-1
Oresic G.
Ancic I.
6662
Oresic G.
2711
Ivica Ancic defeated Goran Oresic 6-2 6-7 6-1 in the Croatia 2 Masters 4 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Goran Oresic came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Ivica Ancic claimed a first win over Goran Oresic in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
Key context
- Match story: Ivica Ancic came through a tight passage before pulling clear — 6–2 6–7 6–1.
Head to head
0–2| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-05-03 | Croatia 2 Masters 3 | R16 | clay | Goran Oresic | 6-3 6-3 |
| 1996-06-15 | Croatia 2 Masters 3 | R32 | clay | Goran Oresic | 7-5 7-5 |