M. Murtaza comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -39.0, meaning M. Murtaza has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 3.7/10, leaving M. Murtaza vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — M. Murtaza has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -55 over recent matches.

Y. Khalil comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 2. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -4.2 to 12.2, with at least one match where Y. Khalil was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.0/10, leaving Y. Khalil vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +19 over the last five.