D. Dedura has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -9.7 to 15.0, with at least one match where D. Dedura was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.4/10, leaving D. Dedura vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

L. Ratti comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point margins have been modest — DS averaging +6.2. Wins have been functional rather than dominant. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.1/10, leaving L. Ratti vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.