M. Andreeva has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -6.6 to 44.0, with at least one match where M. Andreeva was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.1/10, leaving M. Andreeva vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +18 over the last five.

Y. Putintseva comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -2.8, meaning Y. Putintseva has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.0/10, leaving Y. Putintseva vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.