S. Stephens comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -19.6, meaning S. Stephens has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.1/10, leaving S. Stephens vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +17 over the last five.

V. Podrez has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Point margins have been modest — DS averaging +5.5. Wins have been functional rather than dominant. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.8/10, leaving V. Podrez vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — V. Podrez has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -21 over recent matches.