R. Bertrand has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Point margins have been modest — DS averaging +6.8. Wins have been functional rather than dominant. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.9/10, leaving R. Bertrand vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +20 over the last five.

D. Kuzmanov comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -1.6, meaning D. Kuzmanov has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.1/10, leaving D. Kuzmanov vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.