Amelie Mauresmo defeated Elena Dementieva 6-2 6-3 in the Los Angeles round robin on hard. The result followed the form book — Amelie Mauresmo came in leading the head-to-head 7–5, defending last year's semi-final. Amelie Mauresmo extended the head-to-head to 8–5.
Mauresmo A. took it in straight sets.
Mauresmo A. and Dementieva E. faced 15 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Mauresmo A. went 11–8 (58%) against them, Dementieva E. 12–10 (55%). Results against comparable opponents are close (5 : 4 better-results split).
Hard: Mauresmo A. leads 3–2 · Carpet: Mauresmo A. leads 3–0 · Clay: Dementieva E. leads 3–2
Amelie Mauresmo beat Elena Dementieva 6-2 6-3. Umpiry, "Amelie Mauresmo vs Elena Dementieva — Los Angeles Round Robin", https://umpiry.com/match/2005-11-10/dementieva-vs-mauresmo-los-angeles-rr?utm_source=cite (as of 10 November 2005).