Manuel Sala vs David Caballero — Spain 3 1 Final
Spain 3 1 · ITF · Final
ESPManuel Sala
Last 10 · pre-match
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2 — 1
Sets
Monday, 6 March 2000 ·
clay
Sala M.5-7 6-1 6-2
Caballero D.
Sala M.
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Caballero D.
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Manuel Sala defeated David Caballero 5-7 6-1 6-2 in the Spain 3 1 final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — David Caballero came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, but Manuel Sala had been the form player, winning 5 of their last 10 on clay. Manuel Sala claimed a first win over David Caballero in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
Key context
- Match story: Manuel Sala dropped the opening set before beating David Caballero 5–7 6–1 6–2.
Head to head
0–2| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-01-30 | Spain 2 Masters 4 | SF | clay | David Caballero | 6-2 6-2 |
| 1996-05-10 | Spain 4 Masters 1 | R16 | clay | David Caballero | 6-1 6-1 |