Eladio Ribeiro Neto vs Cristhian Ignacio Benedetti — Brazil F12 Semi-final
Brazil F12 · ITF · Semi-final
BRAEladio Ribeiro Neto
Last 10 · pre-match
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2 — 0
Sets
Monday, 21 July 2008 ·
clay
ARGCristhian Ignacio Benedetti
Last 10 · pre-match
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Ribeiro Neto E.7-5 7-6
Benedetti C.
Ribeiro Neto E.
7772
Benedetti C.
5650
Eladio Ribeiro Neto defeated Cristhian Ignacio Benedetti 7-5 7-6 in the Brazil F12 semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Cristhian Ignacio Benedetti came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Eladio Ribeiro Neto had been the form player, winning 6 of their last 8 on clay. Eladio Ribeiro Neto claimed a first win over Cristhian Ignacio Benedetti in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Eladio Ribeiro Neto edged Cristhian Ignacio Benedetti in two tight sets (7–5 7–6).
Head to head
0–1| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-06-23 | Brazil F10 Teresina PL | QF | clay | Cristhian Ignacio Benedetti | 3-6 6-4 6-3 |