Richard Irwin vs Matthew Smith — Ireland F2 Round of 16
Ireland F2 · ITF · Round of 16
GBRRichard Irwin
Last 10 · pre-match
LLLLWLLLLW
2 — 1
Sets
Monday, 25 June 2007 ·
carpet
GBRMatthew Smith
Last 10 · pre-match
LWLWLWLWLW
Irwin R.6-3 1-6 6-0
Smith M.
Irwin R.
6162
Smith M.
3601
Richard Irwin defeated Matthew Smith 6-3 1-6 6-0 in the Ireland F2 round of 16 on carpet. The upset overturned the form book — Matthew Smith came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Richard Irwin claimed a first win over Matthew Smith in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
Key context
- Match story: Richard Irwin handed Matthew Smith a third-set bagel in a 6–3 1–6 6–0 win.
Head to head
0–2| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-08-06 | Great Britain F14 | R32 | hard | Matthew Smith | 6-1 6-1 |
| 2002-09-16 | Great Britain F7 | R32 | hard | Matthew Smith | 6-3 6-7(5) 6-3 |