D. Salkova comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point margins have been modest — DS averaging +6.2. Wins have been functional rather than dominant. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.4/10, leaving D. Salkova vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +22 over the last five.

V. Podrez has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -31.0 to 35.0, with at least one match where V. Podrez was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.7/10, leaving V. Podrez vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.