Ann Li defeated Astra Sharma 6-4 6-4 in the US Open qualifying round of 64 on hard. The result followed the form book — Ann Li came in ranked #29, leading the head-to-head 1–0. Ann Li extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
Li A. took it in straight sets.
Li A. and Sharma A. faced 3 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Li A. went 2–2 (50%) against them, Sharma A. 1–2 (33%). Only 2 of the comparisons are context-comparable — too few for a conclusion.
Only 3 common opponents — small sample, treat as indicative.
Hard: Li A. leads 1–0 · Clay: Li A. leads 1–0