Odds
Player analysis
L. Fruhvirtova has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -26.1 to 16.7, with at least one match where L. Fruhvirtova was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.5/10, leaving L. Fruhvirtova vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — L. Fruhvirtova has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -12 over recent matches.
A. Zakharova shows a 4–1 form record, though the level of opposition has been mixed — average ranking of opponents is 81. Point margins have been modest — DS averaging +7.3. Wins have been functional rather than dominant. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.2/10, leaving A. Zakharova vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.
Recent form
2W 3L last 5
| 21 Mar | Zakharova | 1-6 5-7 | W |
| 20 Mar | Kalinskaya | 6-3 1-6 5-7 | W |
| 19 Mar | Zakharova | 5-7 6-3 6-1 | L |
| 17 Mar | Zakharova | 6-3 6-2 | L |
| 16 Mar | Zakharova | 6-2 6-1 | L |
3W 2L last 5
| 20 Mar | Jones | 3-6 7-6 7-6 | L |
| 17 Mar | Lepchenko | 3-6 2-6 | W |
| 16 Mar | Brengle | 4-6 7-6 3-6 | W |
| 11 Mar | Fruhvirtova | 6-0 6-2 | W |
| 9 Mar | Fruhvirtova | 6-3 6-7 6-4 | L |
Hard court stats
Avg stats — last 5
Head to head
| Date | Tournament | Surface | Round | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin | Hard | 1/8-finals | Zakharova | 6-0 6-2 | |
| WTA Indian Wells | Hard | Final | Zakharova | 6-4 7-6 | |
| Suzhou | Hard | 1/16-finals | Fruhvirtova | 2-6 6-0 6-2 |

