G. Villanueva has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -12.0 to 21.9, with at least one match where G. Villanueva was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.9/10, leaving G. Villanueva vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

V. Aboian comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -0.1, meaning V. Aboian has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.9/10, leaving V. Aboian vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.