K. Birrell has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. 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. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +15 over the last five.

A. Zakharova shows a 4–1 form record, though the level of opposition has been mixed — average ranking of opponents is 81. Point margins have been modest — DS averaging +7.3. Wins have been functional rather than dominant. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.2/10, leaving A. Zakharova vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.