D. Salkova comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point margins have been modest — DS averaging +6.2. Wins have been functional rather than dominant. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.4/10, leaving D. Salkova vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +22 over the last five.

R. Marino comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -2.8, meaning R. Marino has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.4/10, leaving R. Marino vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.