V. Strakhova comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -4.8, meaning V. Strakhova has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.6/10, leaving V. Strakhova vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

E. Malygina comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -9.6, meaning E. Malygina has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.0/10, leaving E. Malygina vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — E. Malygina has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -19 over recent matches.