V. Erjavec comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -15.6 to 50.0, with at least one match where V. Erjavec was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.9/10, leaving V. Erjavec vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

A. Kalinina shows a 4–1 form record, though the level of opposition has been mixed — average ranking of opponents is 138. Point margins have been modest — DS averaging +6.7. Wins have been functional rather than dominant. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.8/10, leaving A. Kalinina vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +19 over the last five.