V. Aboian comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -13.4 to 28.4, with at least one match where V. Aboian was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.8/10, leaving V. Aboian vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

T. Cigarran comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -7.0, meaning T. Cigarran has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.3/10, leaving T. Cigarran vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +17 over the last five.