M. Jones has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -10.4 to 11.8, with at least one match where M. Jones was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.0/10, leaving M. Jones vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

A. Vales comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -18.7 to 20.8, with at least one match where A. Vales was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.4/10, leaving A. Vales vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — A. Vales has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -15 over recent matches.