L. Havlickova comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 3. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -11.6 to 13.0, with at least one match where L. Havlickova was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.1/10, leaving L. Havlickova vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

A. Kovackova comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 3. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -13.0 to 18.9, with at least one match where A. Kovackova was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.8/10, leaving A. Kovackova vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +18 over the last five.