A. Puello comes into this match in difficult form — 0 wins from the last 1. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -34.1, meaning A. Puello has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 4.8/10, leaving A. Puello vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

M. Echargui comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -16.1 to 34.1, with at least one match where M. Echargui was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.3/10, leaving M. Echargui vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — M. Echargui has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -14 over recent matches.