N. Bartunkova comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -6.7 to 3.6, with at least one match where N. Bartunkova was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.5/10, leaving N. Bartunkova vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

K. Kawa comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -1.5, meaning K. Kawa has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.4/10, leaving K. Kawa vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.