M. Ristic comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -4.2, meaning M. Ristic has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.3/10, leaving M. Ristic vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — M. Ristic has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -27 over recent matches.

D. Astakhova comes into this match in difficult form — 0 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -19.0, meaning D. Astakhova has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 4.8/10, leaving D. Astakhova vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — D. Astakhova has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -32 over recent matches.