P. Udvardy has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Point margins have been modest — DS averaging +5.2. Wins have been functional rather than dominant. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.7/10, leaving P. Udvardy vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

E. Mertens comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point margins have been modest — DS averaging +5.8. Wins have been functional rather than dominant. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.1/10, leaving E. Mertens vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.