A. Beckley has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -2.3, meaning A. Beckley has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.8/10, leaving A. Beckley vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +11 over the last five.

T. Longwe-Smit comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 2. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -6.4 to 9.0, with at least one match where T. Longwe-Smit was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.8/10, leaving T. Longwe-Smit vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.