T. Pereira comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -26.1 to 46.5, with at least one match where T. Pereira was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.7/10, leaving T. Pereira vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

D. Lajovic comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -13.0 to 22.2, with at least one match where D. Lajovic was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.3/10, leaving D. Lajovic vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.