T. Preston comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point margins have been modest — DS averaging +7.2. Wins have been functional rather than dominant. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.0/10, leaving T. Preston vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — T. Preston has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -17 over recent matches.

Y. Starodubtseva has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Point margins have been modest — DS averaging +6.1. Wins have been functional rather than dominant. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.9/10, leaving Y. Starodubtseva vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +23 over the last five.