M. Keys has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -19.2 to 22.9, with at least one match where M. Keys was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.7/10, leaving M. Keys vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

C. McNally comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -0.7, meaning C. McNally has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.6/10, leaving C. McNally vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.