Meng Yuan defeated Melanie South 6-2 6-3 in the 2008 Los Angeles round of 16 on hard courts.
Match Statistics
| Stat | Meng Yuan | Melanie South |
| Aces | 1 | 1 |
| Double faults | 7 | 2 |
| First serve % | 70 | 64 |
| First serve points won % | 60 | 44 |
| Second serve points won % | 56 | 47 |
| Break points saved % | 33 | 29 |
| Break points converted % | 71 | 67 |
| Service points won % | 59 | 45 |
| Return points won % | 55 | 41 |
| Total points won % | 57 | 43 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Meng Yuan | Melanie South |
| Country |
CHN
|
GBR
|
| Birth date | May 9, 1986 | May 3, 1986 |
| Age | 22 | 22 |
| Height | 168 cm | 175 cm |
| Handedness | — | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 122 | 156 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 292 | 211 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,482 | 1,545 |
| Current career W-L | 17–38 | 9–21 |
| Current career earnings | $398,170 | $464,831 |
Path
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