Y. Starodubtseva comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -22.1 to 31.9, with at least one match where Y. Starodubtseva was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.7/10, leaving Y. Starodubtseva vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

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.