J. E. Schiessl has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -3.5, meaning J. E. Schiessl has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.6/10, leaving J. E. Schiessl vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

T. Cigarran comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -22.0 to 42.5, with at least one match where T. Cigarran was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.2/10, leaving T. Cigarran vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.