M. Bouzkova has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -14.1 to 11.1, with at least one match where M. Bouzkova was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.5/10, leaving M. Bouzkova vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +10 over the last five.

E. Shibahara comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -3.6, meaning E. Shibahara has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.8/10, leaving E. Shibahara vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — E. Shibahara has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -26 over recent matches.