I. Jovic has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -8.1 to 20.4, with at least one match where I. Jovic was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.4/10, leaving I. Jovic vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

T. Gibson comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -2.8, meaning T. Gibson has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.4/10, leaving T. Gibson vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.