I. Nortey has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -27.3, meaning I. Nortey has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 4.6/10, leaving I. Nortey vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — I. Nortey has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -12 over recent matches.

W. E. Bushamuka comes into this match in difficult form — 0 wins from the last 1.