S. Stephens comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -8.2, meaning S. Stephens has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.6/10, leaving S. Stephens vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

A. Kalinina shows a 4–1 form record, though the level of opposition has been mixed — average ranking of opponents is 138. Point margins have been modest — DS averaging +6.7. Wins have been functional rather than dominant. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.8/10, leaving A. Kalinina vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +19 over the last five.