E. Kalieva has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -1.5 to 27.8, with at least one match where E. Kalieva was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.4/10, leaving E. Kalieva vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

Y. Ma comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -4.5, meaning Y. Ma has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.5/10, leaving Y. Ma vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — Y. Ma has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -18 over recent matches.