Ruben Merchan vs Hector Ruiz Cadenas — Spain F28 Round of 32
Spain F28 · ITF · Round of 32
ESPRuben Merchan
Last 10 · pre-match
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2 — 1
Sets
Monday, 18 October 2004 ·
clay
ESPHector Ruiz Cadenas
Last 10 · pre-match
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Merchan R.3-6 6-0 6-1
Ruiz Cadenas H.
Merchan R.
3662
Ruiz Cadenas H.
6011
Ruben Merchan defeated Hector Ruiz Cadenas 3-6 6-0 6-1 in the Spain F28 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Hector Ruiz Cadenas came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Ruben Merchan had been the form player, winning 4 of their last 8 on clay. Ruben Merchan claimed a first win over Hector Ruiz Cadenas in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Ruben Merchan dropped the opening set before beating Hector Ruiz Cadenas 3–6 6–0 6–1.
Head to head
0–1| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-04-12 | Turkey 1 3 | F | clay | Hector Ruiz Cadenas | 6-3 6-4 |