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.

D. Shapovalov comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -5.8, meaning D. Shapovalov has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.8/10, leaving D. Shapovalov vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.