K. Novak has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -7.8 to 20.4, with at least one match where K. Novak was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 4.6/10, leaving K. Novak vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

A. Sobolieva comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -12.5, meaning A. Sobolieva has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.0/10, leaving A. Sobolieva vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.