V. Lepchenko comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -7.2, meaning V. Lepchenko has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.4/10, leaving V. Lepchenko vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — V. Lepchenko has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -20 over recent matches.

C. Alves comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -8.8, meaning C. Alves has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 4.9/10, 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 -21 over recent matches.