R. Karki comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Matches have been close throughout — average DS of +2.5 with a downward trend. R. Karki is winning on the scoreboard but not pulling away. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.9/10, leaving R. Karki vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +10 over the last five.

A. Kshitij comes into this match in difficult form — 0 wins from the last 1. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -15.7, meaning A. Kshitij has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.6/10, leaving A. Kshitij vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — A. Kshitij has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -75 over recent matches.