Polona Hercog vs Julia Vakulenko — Roland Garros Qualifying Round of 128
Polona Hercog defeated Julia Vakulenko 6-4 7-6 in the Roland Garros qualifying round of 128 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Julia Vakulenko came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 128. Polona Hercog claimed a first win over Julia Vakulenko in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Polona Hercog edged Julia Vakulenko in two tight sets (6–4 7–6).
How the match was decided
Auto-generatedHercog P. took it in straight sets.
Common opponents
0 shared · last 12 monthsNo common opponents in the last 12 months. Surface form and ELO carry more weight here.
Head-to-head
2 meetings · level 1–111
Clay: Hercog P. leads 1–0 · Hard: Vakulenko J. leads 1–0
- Hercog P.May 2009Roland GarrosThis matchClay6-4 7-6(2)
- Vakulenko J.July 2008PortorozHard5-7 6-4 6-4
Closing odds
Player context
Before the matchHercog P.Vakulenko J.1 701ELO1 6631 691Clay ELO1 6262–8Last 103–718Age25182 cmHeight183 cmRightPlaysRight