A. Paulson has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -10.9 to 21.1, with at least one match where A. Paulson was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.9/10, leaving A. Paulson vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

F. Maestrelli comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -8.1, meaning F. Maestrelli has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.0/10, leaving F. Maestrelli vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +17 over the last five.