Maximilian Abel vs Melvyn Op Der Heijde — Qatar F1 Round of 16
Qatar F1 · ITF · Round of 16
2 — 1
Sets
Monday, 17 January 2005 ·
hard
NEDMelvyn Op Der Heijde
Last 10 · pre-match
LLWLLWWWWL
Abel M.6-7 6-1 6-1
Op Der Heijde M.
Abel M.
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Op Der Heijde M.
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Maximilian Abel defeated Melvyn Op Der Heijde 6-7 6-1 6-1 in the Qatar F1 round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Melvyn Op Der Heijde came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Maximilian Abel claimed a first win over Melvyn Op Der Heijde in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Maximilian Abel dropped the opening set before beating Melvyn Op Der Heijde 6–7 6–1 6–1.
Head to head
0–1| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-07-26 | Germany F9 | R16 | clay | Melvyn Op Der Heijde | 6-1 6-4 |