D. Poljak comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -12.2 to 19.2, with at least one match where D. Poljak was clearly outplayed. Serve quality has been average (6.7/10) — neither a weapon nor a significant liability. Break point efficiency is a red flag — D. Poljak has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -40 over recent matches.

N. Schell comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -12.2, meaning N. Schell has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.6/10, leaving N. Schell vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — N. Schell has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -36 over recent matches.