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.

Xin. Wang comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -9.6, meaning Xin. Wang has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.2/10, leaving Xin. Wang vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — Xin. Wang has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -21 over recent matches.