Alize Cornet defeated Anett Kontaveit 6-4 2-6 6-3 in the Cincinnati qualifying round of 64 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Anett Kontaveit came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Alize Cornet claimed a first win over Anett Kontaveit in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Cornet A. came through in three sets.
Cornet A. and Kontaveit A. faced 4 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Cornet A. went 1–4 (20%) against them, Kontaveit A. 3–3 (50%). Kontaveit A. came out better against 2 of 4 comparable opponents, Cornet A. against 0.
Only 4 common opponents — small sample, treat as indicative.
Hard: Cornet A. leads 1–0 · Clay: Kontaveit A. leads 1–0