Meghann Shaughnessy defeated Nuria Llagostera Vives 6-2 6-2 in the Gold Coast round of 32 on hard. The result followed the form book — Meghann Shaughnessy came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 16. Meghann Shaughnessy extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
Shaughnessy M. took it in straight sets.
Shaughnessy M. and Llagostera Vives N. faced 3 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Shaughnessy M. went 2–2 (50%) against them, Llagostera Vives N. 0–3 (0%). Shaughnessy M. came out better against 2 of 3 comparable opponents, Llagostera Vives N. against 0.
Only 3 common opponents — small sample, treat as indicative.