A. Shelbayh comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -9.8, meaning A. Shelbayh has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.4/10, leaving A. Shelbayh vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — A. Shelbayh has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -18 over recent matches.

S. Gulin has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -31.8 to 25.3, with at least one match where S. Gulin was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.2/10, leaving S. Gulin vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.