J. Kim has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -5.8 to 29.9, with at least one match where J. Kim was clearly outplayed. Serve quality has been average (6.7/10) — neither a weapon nor a significant liability. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +16 over the last five.

J. Boulais comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -8.7, meaning J. Boulais has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.7/10, leaving J. Boulais vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.