C. Markus has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -16.8 to 34.1, with at least one match where C. Markus was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.9/10, leaving C. Markus vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

G. Lee comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -6.4, meaning G. Lee has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.6/10, leaving G. Lee vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +15 over the last five.