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.

T. Pereira comes into this match in difficult form — 0 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -11.2, meaning T. Pereira has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.4/10, leaving T. Pereira vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — T. Pereira has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -29 over recent matches.