World No. 110 Russian tennis player Anastasia Zakharova was unable to overcome Frenchwoman Lola Jeanjean, ranked No. 104 in the world, in the semifinals of the Internazionali BNL d`Italia qualifying tournament. Jeanjean claimed the victory with a score of 6/2, 4/6, 5/7.
The intense match lasted for 2 hours and 44 minutes on the court. This was the first meeting between the two players, giving Jeanjean a 1-0 advantage in their head-to-head record.
Match Statistics
| Statistic | Zakharova | Jeanjean |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 2 | 3 |
| Double Faults | 1 | 3 |
| Breaks Converted | 8 | 8 |
| Total Points Won | 100 | 98 |
During the match, Zakharova held leads in both the second and third sets. In the second set, she was ahead with a break at 3/1 and 4/3. In the deciding third set, she again led at 2/1, 4/3, and 5/4, even serving for the match, but couldn`t convert her advantage into a win.
Lola Jeanjean will now advance to the final round of qualifying in Rome, where she is scheduled to face Colombian Emiliana Arango.
Rupert Hartwell