Player stats
| Stat | Serena Williams (W) | Monica Niculescu (L) |
|---|---|---|
| Seed | #1 | - |
| Rank at event | #1 | #70 |
| Ranking points | 9,982 | 794 |
| Country | USA | ROU |
| Hand | R | R |
| Age | 33.4 | 27.4 |
| Height (cm) | 175 | 168 |
| Serve stats | ||
| Aces | 7 | 0 |
| Double faults | 2 | 0 |
| Service points | 63 | 54 |
| 1st serve in | 58.7% | 77.8% |
| 1st serve won | 70.3% | 40.5% |
| 2nd serve won | 50% | 58.3% |
| Service games | 8 | 8 |
| Break points saved | 6 / 7 | 2 / 7 |