F. Balshaw comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -10.4 to 27.7, with at least one match where F. Balshaw was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.2/10, leaving F. Balshaw vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

M. Martineau comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -0.7, meaning M. Martineau has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.9/10, leaving M. Martineau vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.