E. Nepliy has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -21.3 to 18.2, with at least one match where E. Nepliy was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.2/10, leaving E. Nepliy vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — E. Nepliy has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -12 over recent matches.

M. Herazo Gonzalez comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 2. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -10.1 to 13.3, with at least one match where M. Herazo Gonzalez was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.7/10, leaving M. Herazo Gonzalez vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +13 over the last five.