K. Kawa 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. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.3/10, leaving K. Kawa vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

I. Jovic comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -1.4, meaning I. Jovic has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.0/10, leaving I. Jovic vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.