Anne Schaefer defeated Arantxa Rus 6-1 6-2 in the Dobrich $25K round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Arantxa Rus came in ranked #187, leading the head-to-head 2–0. Anne Schaefer claimed a first win over Arantxa Rus in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-07-21 | Petange 75K | QF | clay | Arantxa Rus | 7-5 6-3 |
| 2007-08-20 | Vlaardingen 10K | F | clay | Arantxa Rus | 6-7(5) 6-2 6-2 |
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (15 vs 200). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Rus A.: 5 days rest · 3 matches, 58 games (7d). Higher means fresher. About
Each player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About