Elena Chalova defeated Nina Bratchikova 6-4 3-6 6-1 in the Almaty 25K semi-final on hard. The result followed the form book — Elena Chalova came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Elena Chalova extended the head-to-head to 3–0.
Chalova E. came through in three sets.
Elena Chalova beat Nina Bratchikova 6-4 3-6 6-1. Umpiry, "Elena Chalova vs Nina Bratchikova — Almaty 25K Semi-final", https://umpiry.com/match/2009-07-27/bratchikova-vs-chalova-almaty-25k-sf?utm_source=cite (as of 27 July 2009).