S. Costoulas comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point margins have been modest — DS averaging +5.7. Wins have been functional rather than dominant. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.8/10, leaving S. Costoulas vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — S. Costoulas has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -11 over recent matches.

M. Kubka comes into this match in difficult form — 0 wins from the last 2. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -7.3, meaning M. Kubka has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.4/10, leaving M. Kubka vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — M. Kubka has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -40 over recent matches.