M. Kukushkin comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -6.9, meaning M. Kukushkin has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.9/10, leaving M. Kukushkin vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

E. Dalla Valle comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -9.3, meaning E. Dalla Valle has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.7/10, leaving E. Dalla Valle vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — E. Dalla Valle has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -19 over recent matches.