F. Bax has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -16.8 to 19.2, with at least one match where F. Bax was clearly outplayed. Serve quality has been average (6.6/10) — neither a weapon nor a significant liability. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +11 over the last five.

Y. Lalami Laaroussi comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -19.2 to 30.4, with at least one match where Y. Lalami Laaroussi was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.3/10, leaving Y. Lalami Laaroussi vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +18 over the last five.