H. Stewart shows a 4–1 form record, though the level of opposition has been mixed — average ranking of opponents is 455. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -5.4 to 25.3, with at least one match where H. Stewart was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.4/10, leaving H. Stewart vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — H. Stewart has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -28 over recent matches.

E. Gerasimov comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -3.7, meaning E. Gerasimov has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.0/10, leaving E. Gerasimov vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.