L. van Assche comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -9.9, meaning L. van Assche has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.4/10, leaving L. van Assche vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

R. Bertola has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -15.1 to 12.3, with at least one match where R. Bertola was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.8/10, leaving R. Bertola vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.