O. Gadecki has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -12.6 to 13.8, with at least one match where O. Gadecki was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.9/10, leaving O. Gadecki vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

A. Zakharova comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -10.3, meaning A. Zakharova has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.5/10, leaving A. Zakharova vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.