S. Cirstea shows a 4–1 form record, though the level of opposition has been mixed — average ranking of opponents is 136. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -4.2 to 12.7, with at least one match where S. Cirstea was clearly outplayed. Serve quality has been average (6.5/10) — neither a weapon nor a significant liability.

A. Pavlyuchenkova comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -8.4, meaning A. Pavlyuchenkova has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.4/10, leaving A. Pavlyuchenkova vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.