S. Banerjee comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -9.1 to 12.6, with at least one match where S. Banerjee was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.4/10, leaving S. Banerjee vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — S. Banerjee has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -30 over recent matches.

N. Filin comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 2. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -15.4 to 22.9, with at least one match where N. Filin was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.5/10, leaving N. Filin vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — N. Filin has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -35 over recent matches.