F. Auger-Aliassime has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -1.0, meaning F. Auger-Aliassime has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. Serve quality has been average (6.5/10) — neither a weapon nor a significant liability.

M. Cilic comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -5.8 to 17.8, with at least one match where M. Cilic was clearly outplayed. Serve quality has been average (6.6/10) — neither a weapon nor a significant liability. Break point efficiency is a red flag — M. Cilic has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -12 over recent matches.