K. Volynets has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -11.7 to 20.4, with at least one match where K. Volynets was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.4/10, leaving K. Volynets vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

D. Salkova comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -1.6, meaning D. Salkova has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.1/10, leaving D. Salkova vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +21 over the last five.