K. Kawa has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -11.1 to 47.8, with at least one match where K. Kawa was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.1/10, leaving K. Kawa vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +10 over the last five.

T. Maria comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -6.1, meaning T. Maria has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.4/10, leaving T. Maria vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +10 over the last five.