Y. Starodubtseva comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -22.1 to 31.9, with at least one match where Y. Starodubtseva was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.7/10, leaving Y. Starodubtseva vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

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.