Zakharova - Ostapenko

In the WTA Doha, on hard court, the Japanese-Taiwanese duo, after a fresh and high-quality performance at the Australian Open (reaching the quarterfinals and taking a set from a top duo), seemed to be the favorites of this competition. However, the British duo of Olivia N. (31 years old) and Tereza M. (27 years old) from Slovakia, as a team, have a strong strategic approach, well-connected, and always looking to make a mark on the court. I believe that the Japanese-Taiwanese pair may have left some of their passion and drive in Australia, and the British pair seems to have a greater sense of initiative and motivation on the court. They have perhaps left some of their Peruvian style of play (passion and drive) in Australia.