A. Zakharova has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -21.2 to 41.7, with at least one match where A. Zakharova was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.1/10, leaving A. Zakharova vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +22 over the last five.

S. Stephens comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -8.9, meaning S. Stephens has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.2/10, leaving S. Stephens vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — S. Stephens has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -19 over recent matches.