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.

A. Zakharova has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -15.4 to 19.3, with at least one match where A. Zakharova was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.1/10, leaving A. Zakharova vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — A. Zakharova has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -12 over recent matches.