A-L. Friedsam comes into this match in difficult form — 0 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -7.8, meaning A-L. Friedsam has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.2/10, leaving A-L. Friedsam vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

K. Kawa has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Point margins have been modest — DS averaging +5.1. Wins have been functional rather than dominant. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.3/10, leaving K. Kawa vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.