Sara Errani defeated Jelena Jankovic 6-4 6-4 in the Istanbul round robin on clay. The result followed the form book — Sara Errani came in defending last year's round-robin. Sara Errani extended the head-to-head to 2–1.
Errani S. took it in straight sets.
Errani S. and Jankovic J. faced 18 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Errani S. went 16–14 (53%) against them, Jankovic J. 15–13 (54%). Results against comparable opponents are close (3 : 5 better-results split).
Clay: Errani S. leads 1–0 · Hard: level 1–1