A. Binda has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -18.4 to 14.5, with at least one match where A. Binda was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.9/10, leaving A. Binda vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

Y. Dzhavakian comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -17.3 to 34.1, with at least one match where Y. Dzhavakian was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.6/10, leaving Y. Dzhavakian vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +20 over the last five.