Alexandra Panova defeated Nadiya Kichenok 6-1 6-2 in the Dubai $75K round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Nadiya Kichenok came in leading the head-to-head 5–0. Alexandra Panova claimed a first win over Nadiya Kichenok in six meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 5–1.
Panova A. took it in straight sets.
Hard: Kichenok N. leads 3–1 · Clay: Kichenok N. leads 2–0
Alexandra Panova beat Nadiya Kichenok 6-1 6-2. Umpiry, "Alexandra Panova vs Nadiya Kichenok — Dubai $75K Round of 32", https://umpiry.com/match/2015-11-09/kichenok-vs-panova-dubai-75k-r32?utm_source=cite (as of 9 November 2015).