L. Castelnuovo has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -12.6 to 21.4, with at least one match where L. Castelnuovo was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.4/10, leaving L. Castelnuovo vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

P. Dev S D comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -2.3, meaning P. Dev S D has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.0/10, leaving P. Dev S D vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.