L. Draxl has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -15.0 to 18.0, with at least one match where L. Draxl was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.0/10, leaving L. Draxl vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +12 over the last five.

A. Kim comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -2.2, meaning A. Kim has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.1/10, leaving A. Kim vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.