K. Rakhimova has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Point margins have been modest — DS averaging +6.3. Wins have been functional rather than dominant. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.5/10, leaving K. Rakhimova vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

R. Marino 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 R. Marino has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.4/10, leaving R. Marino vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.