M. Soto has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -13.2 to 18.8, with at least one match where M. Soto was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.7/10, leaving M. Soto vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

M. Cassone comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -10.9, meaning M. Cassone has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.4/10, leaving M. Cassone vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.