Anna Lena Groenefeld defeated Tamira Paszek 6-3 7-5 in the Dubai qualifying round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Tamira Paszek came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 64. Anna Lena Groenefeld claimed a first win over Tamira Paszek in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Groenefeld A. took it in straight sets.
Groenefeld A. and Paszek T. faced 5 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Groenefeld A. went 4–4 (50%) against them, Paszek T. 2–4 (33%). Results against comparable opponents are close (1 : 2 better-results split).
Anna Lena Groenefeld beat Tamira Paszek 6-3 7-5. Umpiry, "Anna Lena Groenefeld vs Tamira Paszek — Dubai Qualifying Round of 16", https://umpiry.com/match/2010-02-13/groenefeld-vs-paszek-dubai-q16?utm_source=cite (as of 13 February 2010).