R. Bautista-Agut comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -12.6 to 26.1, with at least one match where R. Bautista-Agut was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.0/10, leaving R. Bautista-Agut vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

J. Mensik has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -10.5 to 20.0, with at least one match where J. Mensik was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.3/10, leaving J. Mensik vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — J. Mensik has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -15 over recent matches.