Vasami arrives in Rome ranked 555th and on a five-match winning streak, including victories over Sakellaridis and Cadenasso on clay. The Italian will face a significant step up in competition against a top-125 opponent.

Barrios Vera (rank 123) has struggled recently with three losses in his last five matches, though he did defeat Sorger and Pereira in that span. The Chilean will be heavily favored based on ranking despite his current form.