O. Kimhi shows a 4–1 form record, though the level of opposition has been mixed — average ranking of opponents is 711. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -11.8 to 21.4, with at least one match where O. Kimhi was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.1/10, leaving O. Kimhi vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +18 over the last five.

M. Van Der Merwe comes into this match in difficult form — 0 wins from the last 2. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -55.5, meaning M. Van Der Merwe has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 2.3/10, leaving M. Van Der Merwe vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — M. Van Der Merwe has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -59 over recent matches.