I. Nedelko has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -16.7 to 23.9, with at least one match where I. Nedelko was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.6/10, leaving I. Nedelko vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +12 over the last five.

A. Vales comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -3.4, meaning A. Vales has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.7/10, leaving A. Vales vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.