K. Rakhimova comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -13.1 to 25.8, with at least one match where K. Rakhimova was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.4/10, leaving K. Rakhimova vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

M. Kostyuk comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Matches have been close throughout — average DS of +0.6 with a downward trend. M. Kostyuk is winning on the scoreboard but not pulling away. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.6/10, leaving M. Kostyuk vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — M. Kostyuk has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -15 over recent matches.