T. Zink has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -19.6 to 29.4, with at least one match where T. Zink was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.7/10, leaving T. Zink vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — T. Zink has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -16 over recent matches.

R. Karki comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -3.1, meaning R. Karki has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.5/10, leaving R. Karki vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — R. Karki has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -15 over recent matches.