Polona Hercog vs Christina Mchale — Wuhan Qualifying Round of 32
Polona Hercog defeated Christina Mchale 7-6 6-1 in the Wuhan qualifying round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Christina Mchale came in leading the head-to-head 3–0, defending last year's round of 32. Polona Hercog claimed a first win over Christina Mchale in four meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 3–1.
Key context
- Match story: Polona Hercog came through a tight passage before pulling clear — 7–6 6–1.
How the match was decided
Auto-generatedHercog P. took it in straight sets.
Common opponents
2 shared · last 12 monthsHercog P. and Mchale C. faced 2 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Hercog P. went 1–1 (50%) against them, Mchale C. 1–1 (50%).
Only 2 common opponents — too few for any conclusion. Shown without assessment.
vs Krunic A.W7-6 6-4Rome · clayL3-6 3-6Guangzhou · hard
vs Sabalenka A.#2Hard to compareL3-6 1-6Lugano · clayW1-6 6-1 6-4Beijing · hard
Head-to-head
4 meetings · Mchale C. leads 3–1- Hercog P.September 2018WuhanThis matchHard7-6(2) 6-1
- Mchale C.August 2015CincinnatiHard7-6(9) 2-6 6-4
- Mchale C.September 2013Quebec CityHard1-6 7-6 6-3
- Mchale C.August 2009US OpenHard6-3 6-1
Draw
Player context
Before the matchCite this
Polona Hercog beat Christina Mchale 7-6(2) 6-1. Umpiry, "Polona Hercog vs Christina Mchale — Wuhan Qualifying Round of 32", https://umpiry.com/match/2018-09-21/hercog-vs-mchale-wuhan-q32?utm_source=cite (as of 21 September 2018).