E. Pridankina has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Point margins have been modest — DS averaging +6.6. Wins have been functional rather than dominant. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.6/10, leaving E. Pridankina vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +22 over the last five.

Z. Li comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -3.1, meaning Z. Li has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.6/10, leaving Z. Li vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.