C. Werner has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -31.7 to 32.6, with at least one match where C. Werner was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.7/10, leaving C. Werner vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

V. Steiner comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 4. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -9.0, meaning V. Steiner has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.3/10, leaving V. Steiner vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.