Odds
Player analysis
H. Barton comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -2.2, meaning H. Barton has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.0/10, leaving H. Barton vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — H. Barton has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -26 over recent matches.
R. Peniston comes into this match in difficult form — 0 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -9.6, meaning R. Peniston has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.2/10, leaving R. Peniston vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — R. Peniston has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -13 over recent matches.
Recent form
2W 3L last 5
| 16 Feb | Kukushkin | 6-7 6-2 7-6 | L |
| 15 Feb | Broska | 3-6 4-6 | W |
| 12 Feb | Travaglia | 6-1 6-3 | L |
| 10 Feb | Peniston | 7-6 4-6 6-3 | W |
| 9 Feb | Piraino | 4-6 6-7 | L |
0W 5L last 5
| 10 Feb | Barton | 7-6 4-6 6-3 | L |
| 27 Jan | Wong | 6-3 6-2 | L |
| 20 Jan | Chung | 6-4 6-4 | L |
| 13 Jan | Burruchaga | 6-1 6-1 | L |
| 5 Jan | Bouzige | 6-4 6-7 4-6 | L |

