Alberta Brianti defeated Katarina Srebotnik 7-6 6-4 in the Tokyo qualifying round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Katarina Srebotnik came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's semi-final. Alberta Brianti claimed a first win over Katarina Srebotnik in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Brianti A. took it in straight sets.
Brianti A. and Srebotnik K. faced 2 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Brianti A. went 2–0 (100%) against them, Srebotnik K. 2–0 (100%).
Only 2 common opponents — too few for any conclusion. Shown without assessment.
Alberta Brianti beat Katarina Srebotnik 7-6(3) 6-4. Umpiry, "Alberta Brianti vs Katarina Srebotnik — Tokyo Qualifying Round of 32", https://umpiry.com/match/2009-09-25/brianti-vs-srebotnik-tokyo-q32?utm_source=cite (as of 25 September 2009).