M. Landaluce has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Matches have been close throughout — average DS of +1.1 with a downward trend. M. Landaluce is winning on the scoreboard but not pulling away. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.1/10, leaving M. Landaluce vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

H. Gaston comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -4.6, meaning H. Gaston has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.7/10, leaving H. Gaston vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.