Heidi El Tabakh defeated Sally Peers 6-0 6-4 in the Las Cruces NM 25K round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Sally Peers came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Heidi El Tabakh had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 4 on hard. Heidi El Tabakh claimed a first win over Sally Peers in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
El Tabakh H. took it in straight sets.
Hard: El Tabakh H. leads 1–0 · Clay: Peers S. leads 1–0