Katarina Srebotnik defeated Elena Dementieva 6-1 6-4 in the Zurich round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Elena Dementieva came in leading the head-to-head 5–0, defending last year's quarter-final. Katarina Srebotnik claimed a first win over Elena Dementieva in six meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 5–1.
Srebotnik K. took it in straight sets.
Srebotnik K. and Dementieva E. faced 9 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Srebotnik K. went 6–9 (40%) against them, Dementieva E. 9–4 (69%). Dementieva E. came out better against 4 of 9 comparable opponents, Srebotnik K. against 2.
Hard: Dementieva E. leads 3–1 · Clay: Dementieva E. leads 2–0
Katarina Srebotnik beat Elena Dementieva 6-1 6-4. Umpiry, "Katarina Srebotnik vs Elena Dementieva — Zurich Round of 16", https://umpiry.com/match/2006-10-19/dementieva-vs-srebotnik-zurich-r16?utm_source=cite (as of 19 October 2006).