S. Kozlov comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -4.3, meaning S. Kozlov has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.9/10, leaving S. Kozlov vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

K. Smith has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -13.3 to 19.6, with at least one match where K. Smith was clearly outplayed. Serve quality has been average (6.7/10) — neither a weapon nor a significant liability. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +22 over the last five.