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.

S. Zhang comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -10.3, meaning S. Zhang has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.1/10, leaving S. Zhang vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.