M. Timofeeva has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -6.0 to 21.2, with at least one match where M. Timofeeva was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.5/10, leaving M. Timofeeva vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

T. C. Grant comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -13.0, meaning T. C. Grant has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.2/10, leaving T. C. Grant vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — T. C. Grant has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -20 over recent matches.