V. Lepchenko comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -1.1, meaning V. Lepchenko has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.3/10, leaving V. Lepchenko vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

C. Alves comes into this match in difficult form — 0 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -13.3, meaning C. Alves has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 4.8/10, leaving C. Alves vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — C. Alves has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -17 over recent matches.