I. Ivashka comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -8.2, meaning I. Ivashka has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.5/10, leaving I. Ivashka vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — I. Ivashka has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -17 over recent matches.

M. Dhamne comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -20.0 to 27.5, with at least one match where M. Dhamne was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.2/10, leaving M. Dhamne vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.