R. Bertola comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -3.2, meaning R. Bertola has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.4/10, leaving R. Bertola vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

M. Kukushkin comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -6.9, meaning M. Kukushkin has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.9/10, leaving M. Kukushkin vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.