A. Pavlyuchenkova comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -8.4, meaning A. Pavlyuchenkova has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.4/10, leaving A. Pavlyuchenkova vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

E. Mertens comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point margins have been modest — DS averaging +5.8. Wins have been functional rather than dominant. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.1/10, leaving E. Mertens vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.