J. P. Ficovich has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Point margins have been modest — DS averaging +7.7. Wins have been functional rather than dominant. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.5/10, leaving J. P. Ficovich vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — J. P. Ficovich has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -24 over recent matches.

M. Alves comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -9.0, meaning M. Alves has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.6/10, leaving M. Alves vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.