H. Guo has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -2.9, meaning H. Guo has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.5/10, leaving H. Guo vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

K. Rakhimova comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -13.1 to 25.8, with at least one match where K. Rakhimova was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.4/10, leaving K. Rakhimova vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.