Venus Williams defeated Lucie Safarova 6-4 6-2 in the 2017 Indian Wells Open third round on hard courts.
Match Statistics
| Stat | Venus Williams | Lucie Safarova |
| Aces | 2 | 3 |
| Double faults | 2 | 5 |
| First serve % | 68 | 63 |
| First serve points won % | 75 | 68 |
| Second serve points won % | 53 | 27 |
| Break points saved % | 80 | 64 |
| Break points converted % | 36 | 20 |
| Service points won % | 68 | 53 |
| Return points won % | 47 | 32 |
| Total points won % | 58 | 42 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Venus Williams | Lucie Safarova |
| Country |
USA
|
CZE
|
| Birth date | Jun 17, 1980 | Feb 4, 1987 |
| Age | 36 | 30 |
| Height | 185 cm | 177 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 13 | 40 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 3,280 | 1,356 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,859 | 1,772 |
| Current career W-L | 782–299 | 354–273 |
| Current career earnings | $43,194,440 | $12,656,891 |
Path
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