Elena Vesnina vs Sara Errani — Charleston Semi-final
Elena Vesnina defeated Sara Errani 6-4 4-6 6-2 in the Charleston semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Sara Errani came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's quarter-final. Elena Vesnina claimed a first win over Sara Errani in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Elena Vesnina closed it out in three sets, 6–4 4–6 6–2.
How the match was decided
Auto-generatedVesnina E. came through in three sets.
Common opponents
8 shared · last 12 monthsVesnina E. and Errani S. faced 8 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Vesnina E. went 4–5 (44%) against them, Errani S. 7–4 (64%). Errani S. came out better against 4 of 7 comparable opponents, Vesnina E. against 2 — though 1 of those edges carries caveats (lower-tier event).
vs Bencic B.#12W6-1 6-1Charleston · clayL1-6 2-6Brisbane · hard
vs Garcia C.#784W6-3 7-5Doha · hardL3-6 5-7FRA vs ITA · hard
vs Davis L.L6-3 4-6 3-6Beijing · hardW6-1 6-2ITA vs USA · clay
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vs Petkovic A.L3-6 6-7US Open · hardW3-6 6-3 6-2Beijing · hard
vs Jankovic J.L6-7 3-6Guangzhou · hardW7-6 7-6Sydney · hard- vs Goerges J.W6-2 6-3Rome · clayW6-2 6-2Roland Garros · clay
vs Suarez Navarro C.L3-6 6-7Doha · hardW6-3 6-3Sydney · hard
vs Halep S.Hard to compareW6-7 6-4 6-1Doha · hardL4-6 4-6Stuttgart · clay
Head-to-head
2 meetings · level 1–1- Vesnina E.April 2016CharlestonThis matchClay6-4 4-6 6-2
- Errani S.April 2012BudapestClay7-5 6-4
Draw
Player context
Before the matchCite this
Elena Vesnina beat Sara Errani 6-4 4-6 6-2. Umpiry, "Elena Vesnina vs Sara Errani — Charleston Semi-final", https://umpiry.com/match/2016-04-09/errani-vs-vesnina-charleston-sf?utm_source=cite (as of 9 April 2016).