T. Paris comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -11.7 to 19.6, with at least one match where T. Paris was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.1/10, leaving T. Paris vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

M. Donald has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -13.5 to 11.9, with at least one match where M. Donald was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.0/10, leaving M. Donald vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — M. Donald has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -18 over recent matches.