Joanne Ward vs Julie Pullin — Felixstowe 25K Qualifying Round
Joanne Ward defeated Julie Pullin 7-6 6-4 in the Felixstowe 25K qualifying round on grass. The upset overturned the form book — Julie Pullin came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, but Joanne Ward had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 4 on grass. Joanne Ward claimed a first win over Julie Pullin in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
Key context
- Match story: Joanne Ward edged Julie Pullin in two tight sets (7–6 6–4).
How the match was decided
Auto-generatedWard J. took it in straight sets.
Common opponents
0 shared · last 12 monthsNo common opponents in the last 12 months. Surface form and ELO carry more weight here.
Head-to-head
3 meetings · Pullin J. leads 2–112
Grass: Ward J. leads 1–0 · Hard: Pullin J. leads 1–0 · Clay: Pullin J. leads 1–0
- Ward J.July 2001Felixstowe 25KThis matchGrass7-6(6) 6-4
- Pullin J.February 1998Birmingham 10KHard6-1 1-6 6-3
- Pullin J.April 1997Bournemouth 10KClay6-0 6-3
Draw
Closing odds
Player context
Before the matchWard J.Pullin J.1 498ELO1 4881 445Grass ELO1 4193–7Last 103–726Age25
Cite this
Joanne Ward beat Julie Pullin 7-6(6) 6-4. Umpiry, "Joanne Ward vs Julie Pullin — Felixstowe 25K Qualifying Round", https://umpiry.com/match/2001-07-09/pullin-vs-ward-felixstowe-25k-qf?utm_source=cite (as of 9 July 2001).