T. Samuel arrives in exceptional form — five wins from five. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.4/10, leaving T. Samuel vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

A. Shelbayh comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -0.8, meaning A. Shelbayh has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.5/10, leaving A. Shelbayh vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +12 over the last five.