Qinwen Zheng vs Veronika Kudermetova — Tokyo Semi-final
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Zheng Q.
Qinwen Zheng defeated Veronika Kudermetova 5-7 6-3 7-6 in the Tokyo semi-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Veronika Kudermetova came in ranked #115, leading the head-to-head 2–0. Qinwen Zheng claimed a first win over Veronika Kudermetova in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
Key context
- Match story: Qinwen Zheng dropped the opening set before beating Veronika Kudermetova 5–7 6–3 7–6.
Head to head
0–2| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-06-19 | Berlin | R32 | grass | Veronika Kudermetova | 6-4 6-2 |
| 2023-05-08 | Rome | QF | clay | Veronika Kudermetova | 3-6 6-3 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 (200 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 loadZheng Q.: 13 days rest · 1 match (14d). Higher means fresher. About