V. Zvonareva has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Point margins have been modest — DS averaging +5.6. Wins have been functional rather than dominant. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.7/10, leaving V. Zvonareva vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +17 over the last five.

G. Knutson comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -4.0, meaning G. Knutson has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.5/10, leaving G. Knutson vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — G. Knutson has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -26 over recent matches.