B. Krejcikova comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point margins have been modest — DS averaging +6.7. Wins have been functional rather than dominant. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.2/10, leaving B. Krejcikova vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

M. Linette comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -2.8, meaning M. Linette has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.6/10, leaving M. Linette vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.