V. Erjavec comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point margins have been modest — DS averaging +5.4. Wins have been functional rather than dominant. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.7/10, leaving V. Erjavec vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

R. Sramkova shows a 4–1 form record, though the level of opposition has been mixed — average ranking of opponents is 400. Point margins have been modest — DS averaging +6.4. Wins have been functional rather than dominant. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.0/10, leaving R. Sramkova vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.