22 years apart..

The former world number 2 is going to have to deal with the Canadian pace!

It’s a clash of eras: 22 years between the two players. Zvonareva, 41, relies on her tactical intelligence and her endless experience in Doha (she won the title there in 2011!). But the physical challenge promises to be titanic. “Vicky” Mboko is a force of nature, firing missiles off her forehand and serving bombs. Bouzková paid the price in the previous round; she never got into the match. If Mboko stays disciplined, her power is likely to suffocate Vera, who already has 3 matches and more than 5 hours on court in her legs since Friday. The calm wind expected tomorrow is an advantage for Mboko’s accuracy. Despite her experience at the very top level, Mboko will be too fast in every area of the game for her to hope for anything with her technique and pretty slices. The veteran is hanging in there in singles and doubles this season, but at what cost?