N. Barrientos has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -24.4 to 14.5, with at least one match where N. Barrientos was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.9/10, leaving N. Barrientos vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

A. Hernandez comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -1.3, meaning A. Hernandez has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.8/10, leaving A. Hernandez vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.