Anastasija Sevastova defeated Anastasia Rodionova 2-6 6-4 6-4 in the Dubai qualifying round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Anastasia Rodionova came in defending last year's round of 64, but Anastasija Sevastova had been the form player, winning 1 of their last 4 on hard.
Sevastova A. came through in three sets.
Sevastova A. and Rodionova A. faced 6 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Sevastova A. went 2–5 (29%) against them, Rodionova A. 2–4 (33%). Results against comparable opponents are close (0 : 0 better-results split).
Anastasija Sevastova beat Anastasia Rodionova 2-6 6-4 6-4. Umpiry, "Anastasija Sevastova vs Anastasia Rodionova — Dubai Qualifying Round of 16", https://umpiry.com/match/2010-02-13/rodionova-vs-sevastova-dubai-q16?utm_source=cite (as of 13 February 2010).