I. Snitari shows a 4–1 form record, though the level of opposition has been mixed — average ranking of opponents is 621. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -27.5, meaning I. Snitari has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.3/10, leaving I. Snitari vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — I. Snitari has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -56 over recent matches.

M. Avanesyan comes into this match in difficult form — 0 wins from the last 4.