T. Faurel has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Point margins have been modest — DS averaging +7.0. Wins have been functional rather than dominant. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.0/10, leaving T. Faurel vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +12 over the last five.

I. Montes-De La Torre comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -23.1 to 18.6, with at least one match where I. Montes-De La Torre was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.8/10, leaving I. Montes-De La Torre vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — I. Montes-De La Torre has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -14 over recent matches.