M. Alcala Gurri has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -23.1 to 37.3, with at least one match where M. Alcala Gurri was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.2/10, leaving M. Alcala Gurri vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

S. Gulin comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -2.8, meaning S. Gulin has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.8/10, leaving S. Gulin vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — S. Gulin has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -10 over recent matches.