C. Tauson has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.3/10, leaving C. Tauson vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — C. Tauson has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -12 over recent matches.

V. Kudermetova comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -13.5 to 21.9, with at least one match where V. Kudermetova was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.8/10, leaving V. Kudermetova vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — V. Kudermetova has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -15 over recent matches.