C. Paquet comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Matches have been close throughout — average DS of +0.5 with a downward trend. C. Paquet is winning on the scoreboard but not pulling away. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.5/10, leaving C. Paquet vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

Y. Starodubtseva has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Point margins have been modest — DS averaging +7.2. Wins have been functional rather than dominant. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.8/10, leaving Y. Starodubtseva vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.