J. Sheehy has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -8.7 to 18.6, with at least one match where J. Sheehy was clearly outplayed. Serve quality has been average (6.5/10) — neither a weapon nor a significant liability. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +14 over the last five.

K. Poling comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -0.2, meaning K. Poling has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.0/10, leaving K. Poling vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.