Valentin Sanon vs Johan Du Randt — West Africa 1 Semi-final
West Africa 1 · ITF · Semi-final
2 — 1
Sets
Monday, 15 July 2002 ·
hard
RSAJohan Du Randt
Last 10 · pre-match
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Sanon V.
2-6 7-5 6-4
Du Randt J.
Sanon V.
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Du Randt J.
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Valentin Sanon defeated Johan Du Randt 2-6 7-5 6-4 in the West Africa 1 semi-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Johan Du Randt came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Valentin Sanon had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 6 on hard. Valentin Sanon claimed a first win over Johan Du Randt in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Valentin Sanon dropped the opening set before beating Johan Du Randt 2–6 7–5 6–4.
Head to head
0–1| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-08-19 | Nigeria F2 | R32 | hard | Johan Du Randt | 7-6(2) 6-2 |