M. Timofeeva has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -8.8 to 21.2, with at least one match where M. Timofeeva was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.8/10, leaving M. Timofeeva vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

A-L. Friedsam comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -3.1, meaning A-L. Friedsam has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.4/10, leaving A-L. Friedsam vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.