A. Potapova comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -6.3, meaning A. Potapova has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.1/10, leaving A. Potapova vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

Q. Zheng has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -4.9 to 13.8, with at least one match where Q. Zheng was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.3/10, leaving Q. Zheng vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +18 over the last five.