F. Bax has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -6.7 to 10.6, with at least one match where F. Bax was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.2/10, leaving F. Bax vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

A. Gobat comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -4.8, meaning A. Gobat has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.4/10, leaving A. Gobat vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — A. Gobat has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -14 over recent matches.