P. Stearns comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -6.6 to 26.9, with at least one match where P. Stearns was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.8/10, leaving P. Stearns vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +24 over the last five.

V. Zvonareva comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -1.9, meaning V. Zvonareva has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.6/10, leaving V. Zvonareva vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.