Alison Riske defeated Varvara Lepchenko 7-6 6-3 in the Tianjin quarter-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Varvara Lepchenko came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Alison Riske claimed a first win over Varvara Lepchenko in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Riske A. took it in straight sets.
Riske A. and Lepchenko V. faced 2 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Riske A. went 1–1 (50%) against them, Lepchenko V. 1–2 (33%).
Only 2 common opponents — too few for any conclusion. Shown without assessment.
Alison Riske beat Varvara Lepchenko 7-6(5) 6-3. Umpiry, "Alison Riske vs Varvara Lepchenko — Tianjin Quarter-final", https://umpiry.com/match/2014-10-10/lepchenko-vs-riske-tianjin-qf?utm_source=cite (as of 10 October 2014).