A. Blinkova comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -9.8, meaning A. Blinkova has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 4.7/10, leaving A. Blinkova vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

A. Anisimova has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Point margins have been modest — DS averaging +5.2. Wins have been functional rather than dominant. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.8/10, leaving A. Anisimova vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — A. Anisimova has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -43 over recent matches.