Caroline Wozniacki came into the match fresh off her first Top 10 win of the season and with an impressive record against her opponent Monica Niculescu, having won all of their six previous encounters.
Wozniacki had a very weak start into the match, making three unforced errors in the first game to lose her serve. In the next few games, she rose her level of play, moving her opponent around the court, playing aggressively and coming to the net. That was a successful strategy for Wozniacki, as she won the next four games to lead 4-1.