H. Baptiste comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Matches have been close throughout — average DS of +1.6 with a downward trend. H. Baptiste is winning on the scoreboard but not pulling away. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.0/10, leaving H. Baptiste vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

J. Paolini has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -16.4 to 20.8, with at least one match where J. Paolini was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.5/10, leaving J. Paolini vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.