C. McNally comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Matches have been close throughout — average DS of +0.8 with a downward trend. C. McNally is winning on the scoreboard but not pulling away. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.4/10, leaving C. McNally vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

V. Azarenka comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -3.9, meaning V. Azarenka has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.5/10, leaving V. Azarenka vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.