T. Maria comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -3.4, meaning T. Maria has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.5/10, leaving T. Maria vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

M. Kostyuk comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -11.1 to 13.1, with at least one match where M. Kostyuk was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.7/10, leaving M. Kostyuk vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — M. Kostyuk has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -18 over recent matches.