F. Romano has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -15.2 to 55.2, with at least one match where F. Romano was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.1/10, leaving F. Romano vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +11 over the last five.

F. Tabacco comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -1.1, meaning F. Tabacco has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.6/10, leaving F. Tabacco vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.