S. Costoulas comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -13.5 to 26.0, with at least one match where S. Costoulas was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.7/10, leaving S. Costoulas vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

V. Morvayova comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -19.1 to 34.1, with at least one match where V. Morvayova was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.5/10, leaving V. Morvayova vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — V. Morvayova has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -23 over recent matches.