A. Krueger comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -6.6 to 16.1, with at least one match where A. Krueger was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.5/10, leaving A. Krueger vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

T. Townsend comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -13.0 to 25.8, with at least one match where T. Townsend was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.1/10, leaving T. Townsend vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.