A. Sabalenka arrives in exceptional form — five wins from five, all against top-29 opposition. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.4/10, leaving A. Sabalenka vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

P. Kudermetova has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Matches have been close throughout — average DS of +2.1 with a downward trend. P. Kudermetova is winning on the scoreboard but not pulling away. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.4/10, leaving P. Kudermetova vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.