Iga Swiatek defeated Veronika Kudermetova 6-0 6-1 in the Doha semi-final on hard. The result followed the form book — Iga Swiatek came in ranked #9, leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending the title. Iga Swiatek extended the head-to-head to 3–0.
Swiatek I. took it in straight sets.
Swiatek I. and Kudermetova V. faced 17 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Swiatek I. went 24–4 (86%) against them, Kudermetova V. 12–10 (55%). Swiatek I. came out better against 8 of 15 comparable opponents, Kudermetova V. against 4 — though 1 of those edges carries caveats (retirement).
Iga Swiatek beat Veronika Kudermetova 6-0 6-1. Umpiry, "Iga Swiatek vs Veronika Kudermetova — Doha Semi-final", https://umpiry.com/match/2023-02-13/kudermetova-vs-swiatek-doha-sf?utm_source=cite (as of 13 February 2023).