Anna Karolina Schmiedlova defeated Alize Cornet 6–2, 6–0 in the quarter-final of the WTA 250 event in Katowice on hard court on 10 April 2015, an upset victory against the pre-match favourite. Cornet, seeded or ranked higher according to the odds, offered little resistance as Schmiedlova dominated both sets with clinical efficiency. The Slovak's comprehensive performance—a double bagel in the second set—suggested superior form on the day and a significant tactical advantage. Schmiedlova's progression to the semi-final marked a notable upset, signalling her capability to compete at the higher end of the WTA draw.