K. Rakhimova comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -13.1 to 25.8, with at least one match where K. Rakhimova was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.4/10, leaving K. Rakhimova vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

O. Selekhmeteva comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -0.5, meaning O. Selekhmeteva has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.5/10, leaving O. Selekhmeteva vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.