D. Salkova has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -9.4 to 10.8, with at least one match where D. Salkova was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.5/10, leaving D. Salkova vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

V. Podrez comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -6.3, meaning V. Podrez has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 4.9/10, leaving V. Podrez vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — V. Podrez has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -17 over recent matches.