J. P. Varillas has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -10.4 to 39.0, with at least one match where J. P. Varillas was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.0/10, leaving J. P. Varillas vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +22 over the last five.

G. Villanueva comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -1.5, meaning G. Villanueva has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.9/10, leaving G. Villanueva vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — G. Villanueva has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -13 over recent matches.