Irina Camelia Begu vs Magda Linette — Cleveland Semi-final
POL6
Begu I.
Irina Camelia Begu defeated Magda Linette 7-6 6-2 in the Cleveland semi-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Magda Linette came in ranked #51, leading the head-to-head 2–0. Irina Camelia Begu claimed a first win over Magda Linette in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
Key context
- Match story: Irina Camelia Begu closed it out in two sets, 7–6 6–2.
Head to head
0–2| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-04-15 | BJK Cup QLS R1: ROU vs POL | RR | hard | Magda Linette | 6-1 4-6 6-2 |
| 2019-09-16 | Seoul | R32 | hard | Magda Linette | 6-1 6-4 |
Serve vs return
This seasonEach player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About
Serve & return on hard
Per-surface Serve / Return Rating (0–100, percentile within the hard field, opponent-adjusted over 52 weeks). About
Statistics
This seasonAverages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (181 vs 200). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Clutch
Under pressurePerformance in the biggest moments — break points, deciding sets and tiebreaks (0–100, higher is better). About
Umpiry Score
Pre-matchThe Umpiry Score combines match-context factors — matchup, form, fatigue, travel and motivation — into a single 0–10 score, updated daily. Read how it works.
Freshness
Recent loadBegu I.: 13 days rest · 1 match (14d) · Linette M.: 14 days rest · 1 match (14d). Higher means fresher. About