A. Kalinskaya comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -1.7, meaning A. Kalinskaya has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.7/10, leaving A. Kalinskaya vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +10 over the last five.

K. Rakhimova comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -13.1 to 25.8, with at least one match where K. Rakhimova was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.4/10, leaving K. Rakhimova vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.