Lulu Sun vs Ekaterina Alexandrova — Monterrey Semi-final
Sun L.
Lulu Sun defeated Ekaterina Alexandrova 7-5 3-6 7-6 in the Monterrey semi-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Ekaterina Alexandrova came in ranked #19, leading the head-to-head 2–0. Lulu Sun claimed a first win over Ekaterina Alexandrova in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
Key context
- Match story: Lulu Sun closed it out in three sets, 7–5 3–6 7–6.
Head to head
0–2| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-07 | Cincinnati | R64 | hard | Ekaterina Alexandrova | 6-4 6-2 |
| 2022-09-19 | Seoul | QF | hard | Ekaterina Alexandrova | 7-5 7-6(6) |
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 (106 vs 137). 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 loadSun L.: 18 days rest · Alexandrova E.: 9 days rest · 3 matches (14d). Higher means fresher. About