A. Potapova has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Point margins have been modest — DS averaging +6.0. Wins have been functional rather than dominant. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.8/10, leaving A. Potapova vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

E. Rybakina arrives in exceptional form — five wins from five, all against top-30 opposition. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.5/10, leaving E. Rybakina vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.