Yaroslava Shvedova defeated Nicole Vaidisova 6-2 7-5 in the Rome qualifying round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Nicole Vaidisova came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 64. Yaroslava Shvedova claimed a first win over Nicole Vaidisova in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Shvedova Y. took it in straight sets.
Shvedova Y. and Vaidisova N. faced 2 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Shvedova Y. went 1–1 (50%) against them, Vaidisova N. 1–1 (50%).
Only 2 common opponents — too few for any conclusion. Shown without assessment.
Clay: Shvedova Y. leads 1–0 · Hard: Vaidisova N. leads 1–0
Yaroslava Shvedova beat Nicole Vaidisova 6-2 7-5. Umpiry, "Yaroslava Shvedova vs Nicole Vaidisova — Rome Qualifying Round of 16", https://umpiry.com/match/2009-05-02/shvedova-vs-vaidisova-rome-q16?utm_source=cite (as of 2 May 2009).