H. Gaston has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -15.7 to 16.4, with at least one match where H. Gaston was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.9/10, leaving H. Gaston vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — H. Gaston has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -11 over recent matches.

M. Kouame comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -2.7, meaning M. Kouame has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.6/10, leaving M. Kouame vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.