K. Poling comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point margins have been modest — DS averaging +5.1. Wins have been functional rather than dominant. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.1/10, leaving K. Poling vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

M. Alves comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -8.9, meaning M. Alves has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.6/10, leaving M. Alves vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.