A. Paulson has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -25.8 to 35.7, with at least one match where A. Paulson was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.8/10, leaving A. Paulson vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

T. Pereira comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -26.1 to 46.5, with at least one match where T. Pereira was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.5/10, leaving T. Pereira vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.