C. Monnet shows a 4–1 form record, though the level of opposition has been mixed — average ranking of opponents is 353. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -12.0 to 31.8, with at least one match where C. Monnet was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.1/10, leaving C. Monnet vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

G. Topalova comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -16.1 to 31.9, with at least one match where G. Topalova was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.2/10, leaving G. Topalova vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — G. Topalova has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -15 over recent matches.