S. Waltert comes into this match in difficult form — 0 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -4.7, meaning S. Waltert has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.4/10, leaving S. Waltert 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 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.