P. Stearns has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -23.7 to 25.5, with at least one match where P. Stearns was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.8/10, leaving P. Stearns vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

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.