S. Baez comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -6.5, meaning S. Baez has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.6/10, leaving S. Baez vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +12 over the last five.

L. Darderi comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -8.0 to 15.4, with at least one match where L. Darderi was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.2/10, leaving L. Darderi vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.