T. Skatov has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -8.3 to 20.8, with at least one match where T. Skatov was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.1/10, leaving T. Skatov vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — T. Skatov has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -26 over recent matches.

T. Faurel comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -5.9, meaning T. Faurel has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.7/10, leaving T. Faurel vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — T. Faurel has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -13 over recent matches.