Marina Melnikova vs Anna Zaja — W80 Wiesbaden Round of 32

W80 Wiesbaden · ITF · Round of 32
RUS
Marina Melnikova
37 yrs · 173 cm · Right-handed
Last 10 · pre-match
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2 — 0
Sets
Wednesday, 22 September 2021 ·
clay
GER
Anna Zaja
35 yrs · 183 cm · Right-handed
Last 10 · pre-match
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Melnikova M.
7-5 6-1
Zaja A.
Melnikova M.
762
Zaja A.
510

Marina Melnikova defeated Anna Zaja 7-5 6-1 in the W80 Wiesbaden round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Anna Zaja came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, but Marina Melnikova had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 5 on clay. Marina Melnikova claimed a first win over Anna Zaja in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.

Key context

  • Match story: Marina Melnikova came through a tight passage before pulling clear — 7–5 6–1.

Head to head

0–2
DateTournamentRoundSurfaceWinnerScore
2020-02-25W25 AltenkirchenR32carpetAnna Zaja6-4 6-3
2011-10-31Ismaning 50KQ32carpetAnna Zaja2-6 6-0 6-1

Statistics

This season
Melnikova M.Zaja A.
1st serve in·Slight edge
71%
65%
1st serve points won·Even
57%
61%
2nd serve points won·Even
42%
44%
Service points won·Even
53%
55%
Return points won·Slight edge
48%
43%
Break points saved·Even
50%
52%
Aces / match·Clear edge
0.6
2.4
Double faults / match·Dominant
4.6
2.8

Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (158 vs 32). ATP, WTA & Challenger.

Draw