F. Passaro comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -10.3 to 8.1, with at least one match where F. Passaro was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.1/10, leaving F. Passaro vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

V. Gaubas has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -0.8, meaning V. Gaubas has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.9/10, leaving V. Gaubas vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.