Odds
Player analysis
M. Van Der Merwe comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 4. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -26.9, 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 4.2/10, 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 -29 over recent matches.
O. Kimhi has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -2.4, meaning O. Kimhi has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.7/10, leaving O. Kimhi vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.
Recent form
1W 4L last 5
| 1 Jun | Kimhi | 4-6 6-7 | L |
| 1 Jun | Kimhi | 4-6 6-7 | L |
| 31 May | Schalkwyk | 6-2 7-5 | W |
| 24 May | Kimhi | 6-3 7-6 | L |
| 13 Sep | Baadi | 6-3 1-6 1-6 | L |
1W 4L last 5
| 13 Sep | Harper | 6-3 7-6 Ret. | L |
| 12 Sep | Draxl | 7-6 6-4 Ret. | L |
| 18 Aug | Fellin | 6-3 1-6 6-4 Ret. | L |
| 17 Aug | Ivanov | 6-0 2-6 3-6 Ret. | W |
| 12 Aug | Moroni | 5-7 2-6 Ret. | L |
Avg stats — last 5
Head to head
First career meeting — rankings, last results at this tournament and a quick stat comparison below.