P. Buldorini comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 2.

T. Al Azmeh has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -12.6 to 10.8, with at least one match where T. Al Azmeh was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.5/10, leaving T. Al Azmeh vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +23 over the last five.