Lian Tran defeated Merel Hoedt 7-5 6-2 in the W40 Pazardzhik qualifying round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Merel Hoedt came in ranked #629, leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Lian Tran had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 4 on clay. Lian Tran claimed a first win over Merel Hoedt in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Tran L. took it in straight sets.
Clay: Tran L. leads 1–0 · Hard: Hoedt M. leads 1–0
Lian Tran beat Merel Hoedt 7-5 6-2. Umpiry, "Lian Tran vs Merel Hoedt — W40 Pazardzhik Qualifying Round of 32", https://umpiry.com/match/2023-09-17/hoedt-vs-tran-w40-pazardzhik-q32?utm_source=cite (as of 17 September 2023).