E. Kirkin has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -15.5 to 15.6, with at least one match where E. Kirkin was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.7/10, leaving E. Kirkin vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

T. Boogaard comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -10.7 to 9.9, with at least one match where T. Boogaard was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.0/10, leaving T. Boogaard vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — T. Boogaard has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -14 over recent matches.