E. Kalieva has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -12.8 to 15.9, with at least one match where E. Kalieva was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.5/10, leaving E. Kalieva vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — E. Kalieva has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -15 over recent matches.

P. Hercog shows a 4–1 form record, though the level of opposition has been mixed — average ranking of opponents is 448. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -9.4 to 21.9, with at least one match where P. Hercog was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.0/10, leaving P. Hercog vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.