T. Atmane has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -10.6 to 11.8, with at least one match where T. Atmane was clearly outplayed. Serve quality has been average (6.6/10) — neither a weapon nor a significant liability.

H. Gaston comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -3.9, meaning H. Gaston has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.6/10, leaving H. Gaston vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.