Roberto Carballes Baena, ranked 204 and competing for Spain, arrives at Munich on clay seeking to reverse recent form struggles. The Spanish player has won just two of his last five matches, most recently defeating Federico Virgili Berini but falling to higher-ranked opponents including Pablo Carreno-Busta. Carballes Baena holds an unfavourable 0–2 head-to-head record against Alexei Molcan, having lost both previous encounters. On a clay surface where he competes regularly, consistency will be key if he is to challenge his Slovak opponent.

Alexei Molcan of Slovakia enters the Munich clay event ranked 163 and carrying strong recent momentum, winning four of his last five matches. The Slovak's form includes victories over Giovanni Diallo, Jacob Clarke and Matteo Arnaldi, though he suffered a setback against Marco Navone in his most recent outing. Molcan holds a commanding 2–0 advantage in the head-to-head series against Carballes Baena, giving him both historical confidence and current form as he looks to extend his winning record in this matchup.