Pavel Riha vs Martin Stepanek — Czech Republic Masters 3 Qualifying Round
Czech Republic Masters 3 · ITF · Qualifying Round
CZEPavel Riha
Last 10 · pre-match
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2 — 1
Sets
Monday, 26 October 1998 ·
hard
CZEMartin Stepanek
Last 10 · pre-match
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Riha P.4-6 6-1 6-1
Stepanek M.
Riha P.
4662
Stepanek M.
6111
Pavel Riha defeated Martin Stepanek 4-6 6-1 6-1 in the Czech Republic Masters 3 qualifying round on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Martin Stepanek came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Pavel Riha claimed a first win over Martin Stepanek in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
Key context
- Match story: Pavel Riha dropped the opening set before beating Martin Stepanek 4–6 6–1 6–1.
Head to head
0–2| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-10-25 | Czech Rep F4 | R16 | hard | Martin Stepanek | 6-7(3) 7-6(2) 7-6(5) |
| 2003-10-27 | Czech Rep F4 | SF | hard | Martin Stepanek | 6-4 6-3 |