Dar. Blanch comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -17.4 to 15.3, with at least one match where Dar. Blanch was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.1/10, leaving Dar. Blanch vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

C. Ferguson has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -6.2, meaning C. Ferguson has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.2/10, leaving C. Ferguson vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — C. Ferguson has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -19 over recent matches.