A. Shepp comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 3. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -12.2, meaning A. Shepp has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.5/10, leaving A. Shepp vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency has been exceptional (+60) — converting opportunities and shutting down threats at the critical moments.

M. Basic comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -3.1, meaning M. Basic has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.8/10, leaving M. Basic vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.