E. S. Liang has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -25.3 to 64.5, with at least one match where E. S. Liang was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.7/10, leaving E. S. Liang vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

A. Kalinina arrives in exceptional form — five wins from five. Point dominance has been clear and improving — average DS of +17.3, trending upward over the last three matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.3/10, leaving A. Kalinina vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +22 over the last five.