E. Nepliy has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -21.3 to 18.2, with at least one match where E. Nepliy was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.2/10, leaving E. Nepliy vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — E. Nepliy has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -12 over recent matches.

A. Tikhonova comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -9.0, meaning A. Tikhonova has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.5/10, leaving A. Tikhonova vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.