S. Costoulas has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -8.6 to 26.0, with at least one match where S. Costoulas was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.0/10, leaving S. Costoulas vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

L. Gjorcheska comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -17.9 to 23.4, with at least one match where L. Gjorcheska was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.8/10, leaving L. Gjorcheska vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.