L. Samson has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -9.5 to 14.3, with at least one match where L. Samson was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.7/10, leaving L. Samson vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

O. Oliynykova comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -3.0, meaning O. Oliynykova has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.7/10, leaving O. Oliynykova vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.