J. McCabe has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Point margins have been modest — DS averaging +5.1. Wins have been functional rather than dominant. Serve quality has been average (6.6/10) — neither a weapon nor a significant liability. Break point efficiency is a red flag — J. McCabe has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -48 over recent matches.

A. Ilagan comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -0.3, meaning A. Ilagan has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.1/10, leaving A. Ilagan vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +17 over the last five.