M. Krumich has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Point margins have been modest — DS averaging +5.9. Wins have been functional rather than dominant. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.0/10, leaving M. Krumich vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +21 over the last five.

F. Peliwo comes into this match in difficult form — 0 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -13.3, meaning F. Peliwo has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.5/10, leaving F. Peliwo vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.