C. Branstine comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -5.4, meaning C. Branstine has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.4/10, leaving C. Branstine vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

V. Zvonareva has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -10.0 to 11.8, with at least one match where V. Zvonareva was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.0/10, leaving V. Zvonareva vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.