T. Korpatsch has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -17.9 to 14.3, with at least one match where T. Korpatsch was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.4/10, leaving T. Korpatsch vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +16 over the last five.

A. Rus comes into this match in difficult form — 0 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -9.0, meaning A. Rus has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.2/10, leaving A. Rus vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.