Player stats
| Stat | Serena Williams (W) | Monica Niculescu (L) |
|---|---|---|
| Seed | #1 | - |
| Rank at event | #1 | #68 |
| Ranking points | 9,592 | 794 |
| Country | USA | ROU |
| Hand | R | R |
| Age | 33.4 | 27.4 |
| Height (cm) | 175 | 168 |
| Serve stats | ||
| Aces | 13 | 0 |
| Double faults | 2 | 1 |
| Service points | 85 | 82 |
| 1st serve in | 54.1% | 69.5% |
| 1st serve won | 73.9% | 54.4% |
| 2nd serve won | 46.2% | 48% |
| Service games | 12 | 12 |
| Break points saved | 7 / 10 | 5 / 10 |