S. Hunter comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -4.8, meaning S. Hunter has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.5/10, leaving S. Hunter vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

R. Masarova comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -8.0 to 22.0, with at least one match where R. Masarova was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.8/10, leaving R. Masarova vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — R. Masarova has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -12 over recent matches.