J. Bouzas Maneiro comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -19.0 to 20.7, with at least one match where J. Bouzas Maneiro was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.5/10, leaving J. Bouzas Maneiro vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

T. Townsend has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Point margins have been modest — DS averaging +7.4. Wins have been functional rather than dominant. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.2/10, leaving T. Townsend vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +16 over the last five.