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.

V. Tomova comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -6.9, meaning V. Tomova has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.4/10, leaving V. Tomova vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — V. Tomova has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -24 over recent matches.