A. Sabalenka arrives in exceptional form — five wins from five, all against top-20 opposition. Serve quality has been average (6.5/10) — neither a weapon nor a significant liability.

N. Osaka has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -12.9 to 14.8, with at least one match where N. Osaka was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.0/10, leaving N. Osaka vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.