M. Kostyuk comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -14.8 to 34.1, with at least one match where M. Kostyuk was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.0/10, leaving M. Kostyuk vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

Y. Putintseva comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -4.3, meaning Y. Putintseva has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.1/10, leaving Y. Putintseva vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.