H. Guo has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -10.5 to 14.9, with at least one match where H. Guo was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.6/10, leaving H. Guo vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +16 over the last five.

M. Kessler has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -4.2, meaning M. Kessler has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.0/10, leaving M. Kessler vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.