S. Hunter has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -16.0 to 26.4, with at least one match where S. Hunter was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.7/10, leaving S. Hunter vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

M. Helgo comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -10.5, meaning M. Helgo has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.3/10, leaving M. Helgo vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.