Aleksandra Wozniak defeated Sania Mirza 2-6 6-3 6-2 in the Dubai qualifying round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Sania Mirza came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 32, but Aleksandra Wozniak had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 6 on hard. Aleksandra Wozniak claimed a first win over Sania Mirza in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Wozniak A. came through in three sets.
Wozniak A. and Mirza S. faced 1 of the same opponent in the last 12 months. Wozniak A. went 0–1 (0%) against them, Mirza S. 0–1 (0%).
Only 1 common opponent — too few for any conclusion. Shown without assessment.