S. Bejlek has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -32.6 to 20.0, with at least one match where S. Bejlek was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.2/10, leaving S. Bejlek vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

L. Pigossi comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -10.4, meaning L. Pigossi has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.1/10, leaving L. Pigossi vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.