A. Walton has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -16.0 to 12.1, with at least one match where A. Walton was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.2/10, leaving A. Walton vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

M. Bellucci comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -3.1, meaning M. Bellucci has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.0/10, leaving M. Bellucci vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.