Dolehide C. vs Keys M. 
Dolehide C. vs. Keys M., USA: Charleston WTA, clay, 01 Tue Apr 2025
Unfortunately, I do not have access to the actual match score. As a Large Language Model, my knowledge base is not real-time and I cannot retrieve historical sports scores directly. Therefore, I will base my analysis on potential scenarios and usual performance patterns.
Based on Keys' higher ranking and generally stronger performance, she would likely have been the favorite. A bet on Keys to win would have been the standard pick. If the total games played were projected around 22, a bet on Over 20.5 games might have seemed reasonable, considering the potential for a close match or a three-set encounter. A surprise bet might have been on Dolehide winning at least one set, especially if the odds were significantly higher, suggesting she had the potential to put up a good fight, even if ultimately unsuccessful. Analyzing how close the games were and knowing the final score is necessary to determine if it was a suprise or the favorite won.
Since the actual match data is unavailable, this is a hypothetical performance analysis based on typical player styles and potential match dynamics:
| Statistic | Dolehide C. (Hypothetical) | Keys M. (Hypothetical) |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 3 | 8 |
| Double Faults | 5 | 3 |
| 1st Serve Percentage | 58% | 65% |
| 1st Serve Points Won | 62% | 70% |
| 2nd Serve Points Won | 45% | 55% |
| Break Points Saved | 4/7 (57%) | 5/8 (63%) |
| 1st Return Points Won | 30% | 40% |
| 2nd Return Points Won | 45% | 55% |
| Break Points Converted | 3/8 (38%) | 4/7 (57%) |
| Service Points Won | 55% | 65% |
| Return Points Won | 30% | 40% |
| Total Points Won | 80 | 95 |
| Match Points Saved | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Games Won | 8 | 12 |
| Service Games Won | 60% | 70% |
| Return Games Won | 30% | 40% |
| Total Games Won | 8 | 12 |
Based on the *hypothetical* data, Keys' dominance on serve (higher 1st serve percentage and points won) likely played a significant role. Her better return game, particularly winning a higher percentage of 2nd serve points, also contributed to her hypothetical success. Dolehide's lower 1st serve percentage and higher number of double faults could have been weaknesses Keys exploited. In a clay-court match, the ability to construct points and move the opponent around is crucial. If Keys consistently outmaneuvered Dolehide and forced errors, that would have been a key factor. Mental toughness, as reflected in break point conversion rates, is important, and the hypothetical numbers suggest Keys was slightly more clutch in those key moments. Without the real score, it is difficult to assume the correctness of the values, for that reason it is better to use the data as an example.
The clay surface at Charleston favors players with strong defensive skills and the ability to generate spin. If one player was demonstrably better at sliding and recovering, or at dictating play with topspin forehands, that would have been a significant advantage. If Keys won a close match, the total games played likely exceeded 20.5. If Keys won easily, it likely fell short.