V. Lepchenko has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -14.3 to 13.8, with at least one match where V. Lepchenko was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.5/10, leaving V. Lepchenko vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

L. Fruhvirtova comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -10.9, meaning L. Fruhvirtova has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 4.9/10, leaving L. Fruhvirtova vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.