Y. Starodubtseva comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -22.1 to 31.9, with at least one match where Y. Starodubtseva was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.7/10, leaving Y. Starodubtseva vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

G. Ruse has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -0.6, meaning G. Ruse has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.4/10, leaving G. Ruse vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.