F. Thomas comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 3. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -7.9, meaning F. Thomas has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.8/10, leaving F. Thomas vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

R. Nijboer comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -24.5 to 43.2, with at least one match where R. Nijboer was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.2/10, leaving R. Nijboer vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — R. Nijboer has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -24 over recent matches.