Karin Knapp vs Tsvetana Pironkova — Linz Quarter-final
Linz · WTA · Quarter-final
2 — 1
Sets
Monday, 6 October 2014 ·
hard
Knapp K.6-4 4-6 6-4
Pironkova T.
Knapp K.
6462
Pironkova T.
4641
Karin Knapp defeated Tsvetana Pironkova 6-4 4-6 6-4 in the Linz quarter-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Tsvetana Pironkova came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Karin Knapp claimed a first win over Tsvetana Pironkova in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Karin Knapp edged a tight contest from start to finish — 6–4 4–6 6–4.
Head to head
0–1| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-08-25 | US Open | R128 | hard | Tsvetana Pironkova | 6-4 6-3 |
Statistics
This season1st serve in·Even
60%
59%
1st serve points won·Even
64%
63%
2nd serve points won·Even
45%
46%
Service points won·Even
56%
56%
Return points won·Even
43%
45%
Break points saved·Even
52%
52%
Aces / match·Slight edge
3.2
2.2
Double faults / match·Dominant
4.7
1.9
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (107 vs 185). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Clutch
Under pressureClutch Rating·Clear edge
39
26
Break points saved·Even
23
23
Break points won·Slight edge
82
89
Deciding sets·Dominant
38
4
Tiebreaks·Clear edge
76
63
Performance in the biggest moments — break points, deciding sets and tiebreaks (0–100, higher is better). About
Conditions
Court speed
Medium-fastrewards aggression
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