J. Paolini has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -6.0 to 8.0, with at least one match where J. Paolini was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.9/10, leaving J. Paolini vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +14 over the last five.

Y. Starodubtseva shows a 4–1 form record, though the level of opposition has been mixed — average ranking of opponents is 63. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -22.1 to 37.0, with at least one match where Y. Starodubtseva was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.1/10, leaving Y. Starodubtseva vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — Y. Starodubtseva has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -10 over recent matches.