T. Townsend comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -13.0 to 25.8, with at least one match where T. Townsend was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.1/10, leaving T. Townsend vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

R. Sramkova comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -11.1 to 12.9, with at least one match where R. Sramkova was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.7/10, leaving R. Sramkova vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +14 over the last five.