Y. Kabbaj comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point margins have been modest — DS averaging +6.7. Wins have been functional rather than dominant. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.2/10, leaving Y. Kabbaj vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

S. Patil comes into this match in difficult form — 0 wins from the last 1. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -35.1, meaning S. Patil has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 4.2/10, leaving S. Patil vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — S. Patil has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -67 over recent matches.