WTA StuttgartClaySemi-finals12 Apr 2025 · 16:20
R. Masarova
#123 · Switzerland
VS
A. Zakharova
#65 · Russia

Odds

Market
Masarova
Zakharova
Winner

Player analysis

R. Masarova comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -2.1, meaning R. Masarova has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.8/10, leaving R. Masarova vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

DS -2.12Trend mixed

A. Zakharova has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -15.4 to 19.3, with at least one match where A. Zakharova was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.1/10, leaving A. Zakharova vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — A. Zakharova has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -12 over recent matches.

DS 0.4Trend up

Recent form

Clay court stats

Masarova
Stat
Zakharova
63%
Win rate
41.4%
80–47
W–L
24–34

Avg stats — last 5

1st serve %60%
1st serve won70%
2nd serve won50%
BP converted40%
BP saved50%
Aces6
Double faults5
1st serve %70%
1st serve won60%
2nd serve won50%
BP converted30%
BP saved60%
Aces0
Double faults3

Head to head

Career meetings between these two players (all tournaments), not only this event. The match at the top of the page is the current tournament fixture.

21
Clay 11
Hard 10
R. Masarova vs A. Zakharova head to head match history
DateTournamentSurfaceRoundWinnerScore
WTA StuttgartClaySemi-finalsZakharova2 - 0
ParmaClaySemi-finalsMasarova6-1 6-2
W25 Palma del RioHardSemi-finalsMasarova6-3 6-0