T. Preston has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -7.9 to 14.5, with at least one match where T. Preston was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.3/10, leaving T. Preston vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

O. Selekhmeteva comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -0.7, meaning O. Selekhmeteva has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.4/10, leaving O. Selekhmeteva vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.