L. van Assche has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Point margins have been modest — DS averaging +6.3. Wins have been functional rather than dominant. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.3/10, leaving L. van Assche vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

L. Riedi comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -21.6 to 33.3, with at least one match where L. Riedi was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.0/10, leaving L. Riedi vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — L. Riedi has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -15 over recent matches.