B. Shelton shows a 4–1 form record, though the level of opposition has been mixed — average ranking of opponents is 61. Point margins have been modest — DS averaging +6.0. Wins have been functional rather than dominant. Serve quality has been average (6.9/10) — neither a weapon nor a significant liability.

C. Ruud arrives in exceptional form — five wins from five, all against top-45 opposition. Serve quality has been average (6.8/10) — neither a weapon nor a significant liability. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +15 over the last five.