A. Pavlyuchenkova comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -8.4, meaning A. Pavlyuchenkova has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.4/10, leaving A. Pavlyuchenkova vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

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.