I. Marcondes has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Point margins have been modest — DS averaging +6.2. Wins have been functional rather than dominant. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.4/10, leaving I. Marcondes vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

F. Meligeni Alves comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -12.6 to 52.1, with at least one match where F. Meligeni Alves was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.3/10, leaving F. Meligeni Alves vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.