B. Krejcikova comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point margins have been modest — DS averaging +6.7. Wins have been functional rather than dominant. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.2/10, leaving B. Krejcikova vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

T. Townsend has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Point margins have been modest — DS averaging +7.4. Wins have been functional rather than dominant. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.2/10, leaving T. Townsend vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +16 over the last five.