D. Kasatkina comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -12.0 to 14.8, with at least one match where D. Kasatkina was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.2/10, leaving D. Kasatkina vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

I. Begu shows a 4–1 form record, though the level of opposition has been mixed — average ranking of opponents is 129. Matches have been close throughout — average DS of +2.9 with a downward trend. I. Begu is winning on the scoreboard but not pulling away. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.5/10, leaving I. Begu vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +12 over the last five.