M. Rivero comes into this match in difficult form — 0 wins from the last 1.

N. Villalon shows a 4–1 form record, though the level of opposition has been mixed — average ranking of opponents is 744. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -6.5, meaning N. Villalon has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.2/10, leaving N. Villalon vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — N. Villalon has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -11 over recent matches.