T. M. Etcheverry has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -10.8 to 13.8, with at least one match where T. M. Etcheverry was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.4/10, leaving T. M. Etcheverry vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

J. Faria comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -5.0, meaning J. Faria has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.8/10, leaving J. Faria vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.