C. Alcaraz shows a 4–1 form record, though the level of opposition has been mixed — average ranking of opponents is 34. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -2.0 to 21.6, with at least one match where C. Alcaraz was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.3/10, leaving C. Alcaraz vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — C. Alcaraz has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -15 over recent matches.

A. Walton comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -1.2, meaning A. Walton has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.0/10, leaving A. Walton vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — A. Walton has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -14 over recent matches.