M. Houkes has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -17.1 to 16.1, with at least one match where M. Houkes was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.5/10, leaving M. Houkes vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +19 over the last five.

J. Cizek comes into this match in difficult form — 0 wins from the last 3. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -15.8, meaning J. Cizek has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.1/10, leaving J. Cizek vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +23 over the last five.