Nathalie Dechy vs Elena Bovina — Gold Coast Semi-final
Nathalie Dechy defeated Elena Bovina 6-4 3-6 7-5 in the Gold Coast semi-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Elena Bovina came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 32, but Nathalie Dechy had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 4 on hard. Nathalie Dechy claimed a first win over Elena Bovina in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Nathalie Dechy closed it out in three sets, 6–4 3–6 7–5.
How the match was decided
Auto-generatedDechy N. came through in three sets.
Common opponents
6 shared · last 12 monthsDechy N. and Bovina E. faced 6 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Dechy N. went 1–7 (13%) against them, Bovina E. 3–5 (38%). Results against comparable opponents are close (1 : 2 better-results split).
vs Henin J.L0-6 4-6Berlin · grassL6-7 4-6s Hertogenbosch · grass
vs Dokic J.L5-7 2-6Wimbledon · grassW6-3 6-2US Open · hard
vs Mauresmo A.L1-6 5-7Rome · clayL4-6 6-4 6-7New Haven · hard
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vs Raymond L.W2-6 6-2 6-3Charleston · clayL5-7 4-6Birmingham · grass
vs Sucha M.L6-7 1-6SVK vs FRA · carpetW7-5 6-3s Hertogenbosch · grass
vs Maleeva M.L4-6 2-6Moscow · hardL3-6 6-4 3-6Luxembourg · hard
Head-to-head
2 meetings · level 1–1- Dechy N.January 2003Gold CoastThis matchHard6-4 3-6 7-5
- Bovina E.March 2001Indian WellsHard6-3 2-6 7-5
Draw
Player context
Before the matchCite this
Nathalie Dechy beat Elena Bovina 6-4 3-6 7-5. Umpiry, "Nathalie Dechy vs Elena Bovina — Gold Coast Semi-final", https://umpiry.com/match/2003-01-03/bovina-vs-dechy-gold-coast-sf?utm_source=cite (as of 3 January 2003).