Roman Smotlak vs Martin Stepanek — Austria F1 Final
Austria F1 · ITF · Final
SVKRoman Smotlak
Last 10 · pre-match
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2 — 1
Sets
Monday, 5 July 1999 ·
clay
CZEMartin Stepanek
Last 10 · pre-match
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Smotlak R.7-5 1-6 6-3
Stepanek M.
Smotlak R.
7162
Stepanek M.
5631
Roman Smotlak defeated Martin Stepanek 7-5 1-6 6-3 in the Austria F1 final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Martin Stepanek came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Roman Smotlak claimed a first win over Martin Stepanek in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Roman Smotlak closed it out in three sets, 7–5 1–6 6–3.
Head to head
0–1| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-10-25 | Czech Republic Masters 4 | R16 | carpet | Martin Stepanek | 6-4 7-6 |