Ekaterina Alexandrova vs Johanna Larsson — Cincinnati Qualifying Round of 64
Ekaterina Alexandrova defeated Johanna Larsson 6-4 7-6 in the Cincinnati qualifying round of 64 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Johanna Larsson came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 32, but Ekaterina Alexandrova had been the form player, winning 6 of their last 10 on hard. Ekaterina Alexandrova claimed a first win over Johanna Larsson in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Ekaterina Alexandrova edged Johanna Larsson in two tight sets (6–4 7–6).
How the match was decided
Auto-generatedAlexandrova E. took it in straight sets.
Common opponents
2 shared · last 12 monthsAlexandrova E. and Larsson J. faced 2 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Alexandrova E. went 0–2 (0%) against them, Larsson J. 2–0 (100%).
Only 2 common opponents — too few for any conclusion. Shown without assessment.
Head-to-head
2 meetings · level 1–1- Alexandrova E.August 2017CincinnatiThis matchHard6-4 7-6(5)
- Larsson J.February 2017DohaHard6-2 3-6 6-2
Draw
Player context
Before the matchCite this
Ekaterina Alexandrova beat Johanna Larsson 6-4 7-6(5). Umpiry, "Ekaterina Alexandrova vs Johanna Larsson — Cincinnati Qualifying Round of 64", https://umpiry.com/match/2017-08-12/alexandrova-vs-larsson-cincinnati-q64?utm_source=cite (as of 12 August 2017).