T. Martincova comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -7.8, meaning T. Martincova has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.6/10, leaving T. Martincova vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

I. Shinikova comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -0.5, meaning I. Shinikova has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.5/10, leaving I. Shinikova vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.