Ruzic enters as the heavy favorite at world No. 59, holding a significant ranking advantage over her Spanish opponent. She has won three of her last five matches, though recent losses to Ruse and Samsonova show vulnerability against top competition.

Sorribes Tormo, ranked 359th, has impressed with four wins in her last five matches including a comeback victory over Tomljanovic. The Spanish player will need to maintain her recent momentum to challenge the heavily favored Ruzic on clay.