V. Jimenez Kasintseva comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -6.5, meaning V. Jimenez Kasintseva has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.3/10, leaving V. Jimenez Kasintseva vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

V. Zvonareva has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -10.0 to 12.1, with at least one match where V. Zvonareva was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.0/10, leaving V. Zvonareva vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.