A. Martin has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -20.4 to 16.0, with at least one match where A. Martin was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.3/10, leaving A. Martin vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — A. Martin has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -16 over recent matches.

B. Ellis comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -4.5, meaning B. Ellis has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.1/10, leaving B. Ellis vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — B. Ellis has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -13 over recent matches.