Veronika Erjavec of Slovenia enters the Huzhou final as the higher-ranked player at No. 96, holding a significant seeding advantage over her opponent. The Slovenian has shown strong form on clay throughout the tournament, including straight-set victories over Wang, Lansere, and Zheng to reach the final. Erjavec carries Pinnacle odds of 1.73 as the favorite, reflecting her superior ranking and recent run through the draw. This is a first career meeting between Erjavec and Kawa with no previous head-to-head history.

Katarzyna Kawa of Poland is ranked No. 163 and has earned her place in the Huzhou final after securing three consecutive wins, most recently defeating Ibragimova and Panshina. The Polish player has navigated a tougher path through the draw, including a comeback victory against Bartunkova, demonstrating resilience on the clay court. Kawa faces odds of 2.17 at Pinnacle, positioning her as the underdog against the higher-seeded Erjavec. The two players have never met competitively, making this final a first encounter at tour level.