Y. Putintseva has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -13.0 to 15.6, with at least one match where Y. Putintseva was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.1/10, leaving Y. Putintseva vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

K. Kawa comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -31.8 to 47.8, with at least one match where K. Kawa was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.6/10, leaving K. Kawa vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +11 over the last five.