M. Cilic 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 M. Cilic 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. Cilic vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

N. Borges comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -0.8, meaning N. Borges has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.0/10, leaving N. Borges vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.