V. Erjavec has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -15.6 to 50.0, with at least one match where V. Erjavec was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.9/10, leaving V. Erjavec vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

M. Ivantsiv comes into this match in difficult form — 0 wins from the last 1. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -50.0, meaning M. Ivantsiv has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 2.6/10, leaving M. Ivantsiv vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.