S. Kopp has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -7.5 to 11.9, with at least one match where S. Kopp was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.0/10, leaving S. Kopp vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

M. Gigante comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -2.7, meaning M. Gigante has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.7/10, leaving M. Gigante vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.