S. Kozlov has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -16.7 to 19.3, with at least one match where S. Kozlov was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.8/10, leaving S. Kozlov vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — S. Kozlov has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -13 over recent matches.

S. Kirchheimer comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -8.6, meaning S. Kirchheimer has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.8/10, leaving S. Kirchheimer vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.