F. Ferreira Silva comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -16.0 to 15.6, with at least one match where F. Ferreira Silva was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.1/10, leaving F. Ferreira Silva vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

M. Echargui comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -2.2, meaning M. Echargui has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.1/10, leaving M. Echargui vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.