P. Marinkov has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -9.7 to 16.1, with at least one match where P. Marinkov was clearly outplayed. Serve quality has been average (6.7/10) — neither a weapon nor a significant liability. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +15 over the last five.

F. Bass comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -1.5, meaning F. Bass has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.8/10, leaving F. Bass vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.