A. Zakharova comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -15.9, meaning A. Zakharova has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.0/10, leaving A. Zakharova vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

S. Stephens comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -8.2, meaning S. Stephens has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.6/10, leaving S. Stephens vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.