Flavia Pennetta vs Venus Williams — Bangkok Semi-final
Flavia Pennetta defeated Venus Williams 6-4 7-6 in the Bangkok semi-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Venus Williams came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Flavia Pennetta had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 8 on hard. Flavia Pennetta claimed a first win over Venus Williams in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Flavia Pennetta edged Venus Williams in two tight sets (6–4 7–6).
How the match was decided
Auto-generatedPennetta F. took it in straight sets.
Common opponents
3 shared · last 12 monthsPennetta F. and Williams V. faced 3 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Pennetta F. went 1–2 (33%) against them, Williams V. 3–0 (100%). Williams V. came out better against 2 of 3 comparable opponents, Pennetta F. against 0.
1–233%Pennetta F. · better vs 0Record vs common opponents3–0100%Williams V. · better vs 2
Vs common opponents · derived from scorelines
2–4Sets6–0
23–33Games36–18
Only 3 common opponents — small sample, treat as indicative.
vs Cornet A.W7-5 6-4Acapulco · hardW6-4 6-3Roland Garros · clay- vs Razzano V.L4-6 2-6Miami · hardW6-2 6-4San Diego · hard
- vs Bartoli M.L3-6 1-6Wimbledon · grassW6-4 6-1Wimbledon · grass
Head-to-head
2 meetings · level 1–111
- Pennetta F.October 2007BangkokThis matchHard6-4 7-6(8)
- Williams V.September 2007SeoulHard6-2 6-2
Closing odds
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Player context
Before the matchPennetta F.Williams V.2 035ELO1 6621 946Hard ELO1 5984–6Last 100–1025Age27172 cmHeight185 cmRightPlaysRight