D. Novak comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -5.0, meaning D. Novak has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.8/10, leaving D. Novak vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — D. Novak has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -33 over recent matches.

J. Sels comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -9.4, meaning J. Sels has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.7/10, leaving J. Sels vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — J. Sels has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -27 over recent matches.