M. Keys has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -19.2 to 16.1, with at least one match where M. Keys was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.8/10, leaving M. Keys vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +10 over the last five.

T. Rakotomanga Rajaonah comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -5.7, meaning T. Rakotomanga Rajaonah has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.1/10, leaving T. Rakotomanga Rajaonah vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.