A. Potapova has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -10.7 to 25.5, with at least one match where A. Potapova was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.0/10, leaving A. Potapova vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

A. Zakharova comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -10.3, meaning A. Zakharova has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.5/10, leaving A. Zakharova vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.