Y. Starodubtseva has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -7.5 to 19.3, with at least one match where Y. Starodubtseva was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.6/10, leaving Y. Starodubtseva vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +24 over the last five.

A. Blinkova comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -12.1, meaning A. Blinkova has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 4.6/10, leaving A. Blinkova vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.