J. De Jong shows a 4–1 form record, though the level of opposition has been mixed — average ranking of opponents is 185. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -9.2 to 21.4, with at least one match where J. De Jong was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.3/10, leaving J. De Jong vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +18 over the last five.

M. Houkes comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -9.1, meaning M. Houkes has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.2/10, leaving M. Houkes vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — M. Houkes has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -30 over recent matches.