K. Birrell comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -8.1 to 10.2, with at least one match where K. Birrell was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.4/10, leaving K. Birrell vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

K. Rakhimova comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -4.9, meaning K. Rakhimova has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.0/10, leaving K. Rakhimova vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.