Silvija Talaja vs Nadia PetrovaSydney Round of 32

Sydney · WTA · Round of 32
48 yrs · 173 cm · Right-handed
Last 10 · pre-match
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2 — 1
Sets
Friday, 7 January 2000
hard
43 yrs · 178 cm · Right-handed
Last 10 · pre-match
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Silvija Talaja defeated Nadia Petrova 7-6 3-6 6-4 in the Sydney round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Nadia Petrova came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, but Silvija Talaja had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 6 on hard. Silvija Talaja claimed a first win over Nadia Petrova in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.

Key context

  • Match story: Silvija Talaja closed it out in three sets, 7–6 3–6 6–4.
Talaja S.
77362
Petrova N.
60641

Head to head

02
DateTournamentRoundSurfaceWinnerScore
2003-05-26Roland GarrosR64clayNadia Petrova6-1 6-1
2001-03-08Indian WellsR64hardNadia Petrova6-3 6-3

Statistics

Recent form
57%1st serve in+3%60%
62%1st serve points won+6%68%
41%2nd serve points won+1%42%
53%Service points won+5%58%
40%Return points won+5%45%
52%Break points saved+1%53%
1.8Aces / match+4.76.5
2.9Double faults / match+0.23.1

Averages from each player's recent completed matches (11 vs 20). ATP, WTA & Challenger.