Valentin Sanon vs Evgueni Smirnov — Macedonia F1 Round of 32
Macedonia F1 · ITF · Round of 32
2 — 0
Sets
Monday, 11 June 2001 ·
clay
RUSEvgueni Smirnov
Last 10 · pre-match
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Sanon V.
7-6 6-4
Smirnov E.
Sanon V.
7762
Smirnov E.
6440
Valentin Sanon defeated Evgueni Smirnov 7-6 6-4 in the Macedonia F1 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Evgueni Smirnov came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Valentin Sanon claimed a first win over Evgueni Smirnov in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Valentin Sanon edged Evgueni Smirnov in two tight sets (7–6 6–4).
Head to head
0–1| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-02-25 | Israel F3 | R16 | hard | Evgueni Smirnov | 6-3 7-6(4) |