A. Tikhonova comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -5.7, meaning A. Tikhonova has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.5/10, leaving A. Tikhonova vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — A. Tikhonova has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -26 over recent matches.

M. Stakusic comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Matches have been close throughout — average DS of +2.2 with a downward trend. M. Stakusic is winning on the scoreboard but not pulling away. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.6/10, leaving M. Stakusic vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.