M. Polmans shows a 4–1 form record, though the level of opposition has been mixed — average ranking of opponents is 446. Point margins have been modest — DS averaging +6.9. Wins have been functional rather than dominant. Serve quality has been average (6.5/10) — neither a weapon nor a significant liability.

R. Alujas comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -10.8, meaning R. Alujas has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.3/10, leaving R. Alujas vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — R. Alujas has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -34 over recent matches.