Jennifer Ruggeri defeated Lola Radivojevic 7-5, 4-6, 6-4 in the Round of 16 at the Palermo tournament on clay. Ruggeri and Radivojevic were even in aces, 6-6, but Ruggeri converted 45% of her break points to Radivojevic's 40%. Ruggeri won 5 service breaks to Radivojevic's 4.
“I had played Radivojevic three years ago and won only one game. This time, though, I prepared the match well. The goal was to give myself an early birthday present and I succeeded.”
“I'm working a lot on myself, both personally and on my identity. I've dedicated a lot of time to the mental aspect too, because this sport is above all a matter of the mind. I think I still have plenty of room for improvement.”
Quotes belong to their sources, linked above.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-01-31 | W35 Sharm ElSheikh 1 | R32 | hard | Lola Radivojevic | 6-2 6-2 |
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (27 vs 21). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Slight edge · Ruggeri J. narrowly ahead
Calibrated model (out-of-sample validated). Probability is a statistical estimate, not a certainty. How it works.
The Umpiry Score combines match-context factors — matchup, form, fatigue, travel and motivation — into a single 0–10 score, updated daily. Read how it works.
Ruggeri J.: 2 days rest · 3 matches, 87 games (7d) · Radivojevic L.: 4 days rest · 2 matches, 55 games (7d). 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. About