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.

T. Valentova comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -3.5, meaning T. Valentova has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.6/10, leaving T. Valentova vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.