Michelle Larcher De Brito defeated Arantxa Rus 6-4 6-3 in the Indian Wells qualifying round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Arantxa Rus came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Michelle Larcher De Brito claimed a first win over Arantxa Rus in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Larcher De Brito M. took it in straight sets.
Larcher De Brito M. and Rus A. faced 1 of the same opponent in the last 12 months. Larcher De Brito M. went 0–1 (0%) against them, Rus A. 0–1 (0%).
Only 1 common opponent — too few for any conclusion. Shown without assessment.
Michelle Larcher De Brito beat Arantxa Rus 6-4 6-3. Umpiry, "Michelle Larcher De Brito vs Arantxa Rus — Indian Wells Qualifying Round of 32", https://umpiry.com/match/2010-03-09/brito-vs-rus-indian-wells-q32?utm_source=cite (as of 9 March 2010).