C. Liu comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -11.5 to 13.5, with at least one match where C. Liu was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.6/10, leaving C. Liu vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

O. Selekhmeteva has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -8.8 to 10.6, with at least one match where O. Selekhmeteva was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.4/10, leaving O. Selekhmeteva vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.