Y. Starodubtseva shows a 4–1 form record, though the level of opposition has been mixed — average ranking of opponents is 60. 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.

A. Pavlyuchenkova comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -6.0, meaning A. Pavlyuchenkova has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.6/10, leaving A. Pavlyuchenkova vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.