S. Gulin has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -31.8 to 25.3, with at least one match where S. Gulin was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.2/10, leaving S. Gulin vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

T. Curras Abasolo comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 2. Point margins have been modest — DS averaging +7.5. Wins have been functional rather than dominant. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.0/10, leaving T. Curras Abasolo vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.