J. McCabe has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -8.3 to 12.3, with at least one match where J. McCabe was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.3/10, leaving J. McCabe vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — J. McCabe has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -11 over recent matches.

L. C. Alvarez Valdes comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -8.8 to 34.1, with at least one match where L. C. Alvarez Valdes was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.3/10, leaving L. C. Alvarez Valdes vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency has been exceptional (+27) — converting opportunities and shutting down threats at the critical moments.