J. Lehecka shows a 4–1 form record, though the level of opposition has been mixed — average ranking of opponents is 49. Matches have been close throughout — average DS of +4.1 with a downward trend. J. Lehecka is winning on the scoreboard but not pulling away. Serve quality has been average (6.5/10) — neither a weapon nor a significant liability.

A. Davidovich Fokina comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -1.0, meaning A. Davidovich Fokina has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.3/10, leaving A. Davidovich Fokina vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — A. Davidovich Fokina has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -24 over recent matches.