C. McNally has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -12.6 to 22.1, with at least one match where C. McNally was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.8/10, leaving C. McNally vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +11 over the last five.

Y. Starodubtseva comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -22.1 to 31.9, with at least one match where Y. Starodubtseva was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.7/10, leaving Y. Starodubtseva vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.