Marino v Pennetta

Flavia Pennetta takes it, 9–2 on categories

Pennetta wins on return points won %. Duque Marino’s case rests on first serve in %, but it isn’t enough to swing it. WTA Tour 2011: Duque Marino 5 matches, Pennetta 54 matches.

• Duque Marino has the better first serve in %: 64.6 to Pennetta’s 55.2.
• Pennetta has the better return points won %: 45.5 to Duque Marino’s 38.2.
• Pennetta averages 2.8 aces a match to Duque Marino’s 0.
• Winners’ edge: Pennetta’s team won 61%, Duque Marino’s team won 40% of the matches they played.
• Longevity: Pennetta has 54 matches, Duque Marino 5 — the averages matter more than the totals here.
• Small sample: Duque Marino (5 matches) — treat the averages with care.

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