Varvara Lepchenko defeated Anna Petkovic 6-2, 6-2 in the Hamburg semifinals. Lepchenko hit 2 aces and 2 double faults, winning 75% of her first serves and converting 80% of her break points. She converted four service breaks to Petkovic's zero.
“I'm incredibly excited about the MSC Hamburg Ladies Open and to experience women's tennis at the highest level at the Rothenbaum again. Hamburg is a very special tennis venue – the fans are knowledgeable, passionate and can give a player incredible energy.”
“It is a very special honour for me to play against Martina Hingis on the Center Court. She shaped women's tennis for many years and was a role model for many players of my generation. I'm really looking forward to this match and am sure the fans will see an entertaining and exciting show.”
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No previous meetings on record.
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Lepchenko V.: 10 days rest · 1 match (14d). Higher means fresher. About
Each player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. Small sample — read as indicative. About
Per-surface Serve / Return Rating (0–100, percentile within the clay field, opponent-adjusted over 52 weeks). About