P. Kotov has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -1.9 to 4.5, with at least one match where P. Kotov was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.0/10, leaving P. Kotov vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

G. Den Ouden comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -0.4, meaning G. Den Ouden has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.8/10, leaving G. Den Ouden vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — G. Den Ouden has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -20 over recent matches.