D. Shnaider has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -9.7 to 17.2, with at least one match where D. Shnaider was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.7/10, leaving D. Shnaider vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — D. Shnaider has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -13 over recent matches.

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.