V. Erjavec comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point margins have been modest — DS averaging +6.4. Wins have been functional rather than dominant. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.7/10, leaving V. Erjavec vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

J. Ortenzi shows a 4–1 form record, though the level of opposition has been mixed — average ranking of opponents is 171. Point margins have been modest — DS averaging +7.4. Wins have been functional rather than dominant. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.3/10, leaving J. Ortenzi vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +15 over the last five.