D. Masur has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -6.4 to 11.8, with at least one match where D. Masur was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.4/10, leaving D. Masur vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +11 over the last five.

J. Story comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -10.3, meaning J. Story has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.7/10, leaving J. Story vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.