H. Wendelken has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -2.9, meaning H. Wendelken has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.4/10, leaving H. Wendelken vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

D. Novak comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -5.0, meaning D. Novak has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.8/10, leaving D. Novak vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — D. Novak has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -33 over recent matches.