T. Preston has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -7.7 to 38.5, with at least one match where T. Preston was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.0/10, leaving T. Preston vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — T. Preston has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -20 over recent matches.

Y. Starodubtseva comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point margins have been modest — DS averaging +6.3. Wins have been functional rather than dominant. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.6/10, leaving Y. Starodubtseva vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +20 over the last five.