A. Sabalenka has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Point margins have been modest — DS averaging +7.3. Wins have been functional rather than dominant. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.0/10, leaving A. Sabalenka vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — A. Sabalenka has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -11 over recent matches.

Q. Zheng comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -3.2, meaning Q. Zheng has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.7/10, leaving Q. Zheng vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +24 over the last five.