Dar. Blanch comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -1.4, meaning Dar. Blanch has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.2/10, leaving Dar. Blanch vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — Dar. Blanch has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -39 over recent matches.

S. Kozlov comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -8.4 to 23.5, with at least one match where S. Kozlov was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.3/10, leaving S. Kozlov vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.