Y. Putintseva has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -13.0 to 15.6, with at least one match where Y. Putintseva was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.1/10, leaving Y. Putintseva vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

T. Valentova comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -19.2 to 12.7, with at least one match where T. Valentova was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.7/10, leaving T. Valentova vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.