I. Shinikova has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -22.4 to 13.2, with at least one match where I. Shinikova was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.9/10, leaving I. Shinikova vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

K. Zaytseva comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 2. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -8.9 to 11.9, with at least one match where K. Zaytseva was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.5/10, leaving K. Zaytseva vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +14 over the last five.