C. Cretu has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Point margins have been modest — DS averaging +6.2. Wins have been functional rather than dominant. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.9/10, leaving C. Cretu vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

E. Demanet comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 4. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -9.8 to 25.2, with at least one match where E. Demanet was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.9/10, leaving E. Demanet vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.