Lin Zhu defeated Alison Riske Amritraj 6-2 6-1 in the Doha qualifying final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Alison Riske Amritraj came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, but Lin Zhu had been the form player, winning 4 of their last 7 on hard. Lin Zhu claimed a first win over Alison Riske Amritraj in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-01-20 | Australian Open | R64 | hard | Alison Riske Amritraj | 6-3 6-1 |
| 2017-01-02 | Shenzhen | R32 | hard | Alison Riske Amritraj | 7-6(5) 7-6(5) |
Averages from each player's recent completed matches (20 vs 20). ATP, WTA & Challenger.