P. Stearns comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -6.6 to 26.9, with at least one match where P. Stearns was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.8/10, leaving P. Stearns vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +24 over the last five.

P. Marcinko has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -17.6 to 15.1, with at least one match where P. Marcinko was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.7/10, leaving P. Marcinko vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — P. Marcinko has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -10 over recent matches.