Jie Zheng defeated Kateryna Volodko 6-2 6-4 in the Indian Wells round of 64 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Kateryna Volodko came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 128, but Jie Zheng had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 7 on hard. Jie Zheng claimed a first win over Kateryna Volodko in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Zheng J. took it in straight sets.
Zheng J. and Volodko K. faced 1 of the same opponent in the last 12 months. Zheng J. went 1–0 (100%) against them, Volodko K. 1–0 (100%).
Only 1 common opponent — too few for any conclusion. Shown without assessment.