M. Linette comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -2.2, meaning M. Linette has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.7/10, leaving M. Linette vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

V. Gracheva has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -5.9, meaning V. Gracheva has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.6/10, leaving V. Gracheva vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.