C. McNally has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -6.9 to 8.6, with at least one match where C. McNally was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.0/10, leaving C. McNally vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

R. Masarova comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -2.1, meaning R. Masarova has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.8/10, leaving R. Masarova vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.