D. Salkova comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point margins have been modest — DS averaging +6.2. Wins have been functional rather than dominant. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.4/10, leaving D. Salkova vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +22 over the last five.

Z. Sonmez has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -22.9 to 16.0, with at least one match where Z. Sonmez was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.6/10, leaving Z. Sonmez vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +18 over the last five.