A. Tikhonova comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -9.0, meaning A. Tikhonova has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.5/10, leaving A. Tikhonova vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

M. Stakusic has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Point margins have been modest — DS averaging +5.9. Wins have been functional rather than dominant. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.7/10, leaving M. Stakusic vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +16 over the last five.