Melanie Oudin defeated Varvara Lepchenko 7-5 6-2 in the Cincinnati qualifying round of 16 on hard. The result followed the form book — Melanie Oudin came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Melanie Oudin extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
Oudin M. took it in straight sets.
Oudin M. and Lepchenko V. faced 3 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Oudin M. went 3–0 (100%) against them, Lepchenko V. 1–2 (33%). Only 2 of the comparisons are context-comparable — too few for a conclusion.
Only 3 common opponents — small sample, treat as indicative.