E. Butvilas comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -12.2 to 31.8, with at least one match where E. Butvilas was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.2/10, leaving E. Butvilas vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — E. Butvilas has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -21 over recent matches.

M. Alkaya has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Matches have been close throughout — average DS of +4.9 with a downward trend. M. Alkaya is winning on the scoreboard but not pulling away. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.4/10, leaving M. Alkaya vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency has been exceptional (+25) — converting opportunities and shutting down threats at the critical moments.