S. Costoulas has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Point margins have been modest — DS averaging +5.0. Wins have been functional rather than dominant. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.6/10, leaving S. Costoulas vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — S. Costoulas has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -22 over recent matches.

M. Hontama comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -2.1, meaning M. Hontama has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.5/10, leaving M. Hontama vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.