M. Poljicak arrives in exceptional form — five wins from five. Serve quality has been average (6.6/10) — neither a weapon nor a significant liability. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +18 over the last five.

E. Ivanisevic comes into this match in difficult form — 0 wins from the last 3. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -15.1, meaning E. Ivanisevic has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.5/10, leaving E. Ivanisevic vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.