R. Te comes into this match in difficult form — 0 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -9.4, meaning R. Te has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.9/10, leaving R. Te vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

I. Simakin has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -1.5, meaning I. Simakin has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.0/10, leaving I. Simakin vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.