E. Avanesyan has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Point margins have been modest — DS averaging +5.9. Wins have been functional rather than dominant. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.2/10, leaving E. Avanesyan vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

T. Rakotomanga Rajaonah comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -13.2, meaning T. Rakotomanga Rajaonah has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 4.7/10, leaving T. Rakotomanga Rajaonah vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.