Y. Starodubtseva comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -22.1 to 31.9, with at least one match where Y. Starodubtseva was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.7/10, leaving Y. Starodubtseva vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

A. Tomljanovic comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -2.5, meaning A. Tomljanovic has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.3/10, leaving A. Tomljanovic vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.