Christian Grunes vs Martin Stepanek — Poland F1 Semi-final
Poland F1 · ITF · Semi-final
GERChristian Grunes
Last 10 · pre-match
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2 — 0
Sets
Monday, 20 August 2001 ·
clay
CZEMartin Stepanek
Last 10 · pre-match
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Grunes C.6-4 6-4
Stepanek M.
Grunes C.
662
Stepanek M.
440
Christian Grunes defeated Martin Stepanek 6-4 6-4 in the Poland F1 semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Martin Stepanek came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Christian Grunes claimed a first win over Martin Stepanek in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
Key context
- Match story: Christian Grunes edged a tight contest from start to finish — 6–4 6–4.
Head to head
0–2| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-06-04 | Czech Rep F3 | QF | clay | Martin Stepanek | 6-3 5-7 6-0 |
| 2001-05-21 | Czech Rep F1 | R32 | clay | Martin Stepanek | 6-3 6-3 |