Julian Alonso vs Roberto Menendez — Spain 5 3 Semi-final
Spain 5 3 · ITF · Semi-final
2 — 0
Sets
Monday, 6 May 2002 ·
clay
ESPRoberto Menendez
Last 10 · pre-match
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Alonso J.6-1 6-2
Menendez R.
Alonso J.
662
Menendez R.
120
Julian Alonso defeated Roberto Menendez 6-1 6-2 in the Spain 5 3 semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Roberto Menendez came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Julian Alonso had been the form player, winning 6 of their last 7 on clay. Julian Alonso claimed a first win over Roberto Menendez in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Julian Alonso dropped just 3 games past Roberto Menendez.
Head to head
0–1| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-05-06 | Spain 5 1 | QF | clay | Roberto Menendez | 6-2 1-0 |