Saisai Zheng vs Maria Sakkari — Cincinnati Qualifying Round of 64
Saisai Zheng defeated Maria Sakkari 6-4 6-3 in the Cincinnati qualifying round of 64 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Maria Sakkari came in ranked #33, leading the head-to-head 1–0. Saisai Zheng claimed a first win over Maria Sakkari in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Saisai Zheng closed it out in two sets, 6–4 6–3.
How the match was decided
Auto-generatedZheng S. took it in straight sets.
Common opponents
1 shared · last 12 monthsZheng S. and Sakkari M. faced 1 of the same opponent in the last 12 months. Zheng S. went 1–1 (50%) against them, Sakkari M. 1–1 (50%).
1–150%Zheng S. · better vs 0Record vs common opponents1–150%Sakkari M. · better vs 0
Vs common opponents · derived from scorelines
2–2Sets2–2
16–19Games18–17
1–0Tiebreaks0–0
Only 1 common opponent — too few for any conclusion. Shown without assessment.
vs Kontaveit A.L1-6 2-6Shenzhen · hardW6-3 6-1Miami · hard
Head-to-head
2 meetings · level 1–111
Hard: Zheng S. leads 1–0 · Grass: Sakkari M. leads 1–0
- Zheng S.August 2016CincinnatiThis matchHard6-4 6-3
- Sakkari M.June 2016WimbledonGrass6-3 6-2
Closing odds
Player context
Before the matchZheng S.Sakkari M.1 682ELO1 9201 590Hard ELO1 8131–9Last 106–422Age21170 cmHeight172 cmRightPlaysRight