E. Arango has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -6.9 to 15.1, with at least one match where E. Arango was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.9/10, leaving E. Arango vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

A. Bondar comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -2.0, meaning A. Bondar has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.4/10, leaving A. Bondar vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.