E. Mertens has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -8.8 to 30.3, with at least one match where E. Mertens was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.2/10, leaving E. Mertens vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +17 over the last five.

Ka. Pliskova shows a 4–1 form record, though the level of opposition has been mixed — average ranking of opponents is 66. Point margins have been modest — DS averaging +5.4. Wins have been functional rather than dominant. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.1/10, leaving Ka. Pliskova vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.