S. Costoulas has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -8.6 to 26.0, with at least one match where S. Costoulas was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.0/10, leaving S. Costoulas vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

E. Pridankina comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -19.6 to 45.9, with at least one match where E. Pridankina was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.1/10, leaving E. Pridankina vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — E. Pridankina has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -11 over recent matches.