I. Eqbal comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 3. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -16.4 to 38.5, with at least one match where I. Eqbal was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.2/10, leaving I. Eqbal vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — I. Eqbal has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -31 over recent matches.

S. Banthia comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -6.6, meaning S. Banthia has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.6/10, leaving S. Banthia vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — S. Banthia has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -23 over recent matches.