A. Martin comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -10.6 to 9.4, with at least one match where A. Martin was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.2/10, leaving A. Martin vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — A. Martin has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -18 over recent matches.

J. Kovalik comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -9.4 to 12.1, with at least one match where J. Kovalik was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.8/10, leaving J. Kovalik vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.