Varvara Lepchenko defeated Sara Errani 6-1 6-4 in the New Haven qualifying round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Sara Errani came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 16. Varvara Lepchenko claimed a first win over Sara Errani in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Lepchenko V. took it in straight sets.
Lepchenko V. and Errani S. faced 2 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Lepchenko V. went 1–1 (50%) against them, Errani S. 1–1 (50%).
Only 2 common opponents — too few for any conclusion. Shown without assessment.
Hard: Lepchenko V. leads 1–0 · Clay: Errani S. leads 1–0