L. van Assche comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -4.9, meaning L. van Assche has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.5/10, leaving L. van Assche vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +16 over the last five.

M. Poljicak shows a 4–1 form record, though the level of opposition has been mixed — average ranking of opponents is 469. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -9.5 to 63.1, with at least one match where M. Poljicak was clearly outplayed. Serve quality has been average (6.6/10) — neither a weapon nor a significant liability. Break point efficiency is a red flag — M. Poljicak has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -21 over recent matches.