L. Koenig comes into this match in difficult form — 3 wins from the last 3. Point margins have been modest — DS averaging +7.9. Wins have been functional rather than dominant. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.1/10, leaving L. Koenig vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

D. Palan comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -2.1, meaning D. Palan has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.5/10, leaving D. Palan vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.