M. Keys arrives in exceptional form — five wins from five. Serve quality has been average (6.6/10) — neither a weapon nor a significant liability. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +13 over the last five.

Y. Starodubtseva has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -7.5 to 19.3, with at least one match where Y. Starodubtseva was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.6/10, leaving Y. Starodubtseva vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +24 over the last five.