K. Birrell has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -8.1 to 10.2, with at least one match where K. Birrell was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.4/10, leaving K. Birrell vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +15 over the last five.

D. Vekic comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -11.1 to 17.2, with at least one match where D. Vekic was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.6/10, leaving D. Vekic vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.