M. Frech has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Point margins have been modest — DS averaging +6.2. Wins have been functional rather than dominant. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.6/10, leaving M. Frech vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

V. Zvonareva has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -10.0 to 11.8, with at least one match where V. Zvonareva was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.0/10, leaving V. Zvonareva vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.