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.

J. P. Varillas comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -14.3 to 33.3, with at least one match where J. P. Varillas was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.1/10, leaving J. P. Varillas vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — J. P. Varillas has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -23 over recent matches.