WTA AucklandHard1/16-finals5 Jan 2026 · 09:55
S. Stephens
#552 · USA
VS
R. Zarazua
#82 · Mexico
STEPHENS
4.43
·
ZARAZUA
1.25

Odds

Market
Stephens
Zarazua
Winner
4.43
1.25

Player analysis

S. Stephens comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -18.4, meaning S. Stephens has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.2/10, leaving S. Stephens vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

DS -18.44Trend mixed

R. Zarazua has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -37.0 to 42.1, with at least one match where R. Zarazua was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.9/10, leaving R. Zarazua vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — R. Zarazua has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -22 over recent matches.

DS 0.97Trend mixed

Recent form

Hard court stats

Stephens
Stat
Zarazua
53.1%
Win rate
53.3%
195–172
W–L
121–106

Avg stats — last 5

1st serve %60%
1st serve won50%
2nd serve won40%
BP converted50%
BP saved60%
Aces1
Double faults3
1st serve %70%
1st serve won60%
2nd serve won50%
BP converted40%
BP saved40%
Aces0
Double faults1

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.

03
Clay 01
Hard 02
S. Stephens vs R. Zarazua head to head match history
DateTournamentSurfaceRoundWinnerScore
CharlestonClayWTA 1/32-finalsZarazua2-6 0-6
WTA AucklandHard1/16-finalsZarazua5-7 6-4 2-6
AcapulcoHard1/16-finalsZarazua4-6 2-6