Evgueni Smirnov vs Philipp Mukhometov — Russia F1 Semi-final
Russia F1 · ITF · Semi-final
RUSEvgueni Smirnov
Last 10 · pre-match
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2 — 1
Sets
Monday, 9 August 2004 ·
clay
RUSPhilipp Mukhometov
Last 10 · pre-match
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Smirnov E.6-3 3-6 6-3
Mukhometov P.
Smirnov E.
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Mukhometov P.
3631
Evgueni Smirnov defeated Philipp Mukhometov 6-3 3-6 6-3 in the Russia F1 semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Philipp Mukhometov came in leading the head-to-head 3–0. Evgueni Smirnov claimed a first win over Philipp Mukhometov in four meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 3–1.
Key context
- Match story: Evgueni Smirnov closed it out in three sets, 6–3 3–6 6–3.
Head to head
0–3| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-08-16 | Russia F2 | SF | hard | Philipp Mukhometov | 6-3 6-3 |
| 2004-06-21 | Ukraine F1 | R16 | clay | Philipp Mukhometov | 6-2 6-2 |
| 2003-08-11 | Russia F1 | R32 | clay | Philipp Mukhometov | 4-6 6-4 6-3 |