B. Palicova comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -5.4, meaning B. Palicova has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.3/10, leaving B. Palicova vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — B. Palicova has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -13 over recent matches.

E. Avanesyan has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -7.4 to 16.3, with at least one match where E. Avanesyan was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.2/10, leaving E. Avanesyan vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.