C. Ngounoue comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -5.7, meaning C. Ngounoue has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.6/10, leaving C. Ngounoue vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — C. Ngounoue has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -32 over recent matches.

K. Birrell comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -0.2, meaning K. Birrell has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.3/10, leaving K. Birrell vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.