Marcello Craca vs Emilio Benfele Alvarez — Germany F1 Round of 32
Germany F1 · ITF · Round of 32
2 — 1
Sets
Monday, 21 April 2003 ·
clay
Craca M.7-6 5-7 6-2
Benfele Alvarez E.
Craca M.
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Benfele Alvarez E.
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Marcello Craca defeated Emilio Benfele Alvarez 7-6 5-7 6-2 in the Germany F1 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Emilio Benfele Alvarez came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, but Marcello Craca had been the form player, winning 6 of their last 9 on clay. Marcello Craca claimed a first win over Emilio Benfele Alvarez in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
Key context
- Match story: Marcello Craca closed it out in three sets, 7–6 5–7 6–2.
Head to head
0–2| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-10-20 | Mexico City | R16 | clay | Emilio Benfele Alvarez | 6-3 6-3 |
| 1997-04-28 | Prague | QF | clay | Emilio Benfele Alvarez | 6-3 7-5 |