R. Bertola has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -15.1 to 12.3, with at least one match where R. Bertola was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.8/10, leaving R. Bertola vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

M. Echargui comes into this match in difficult form — 0 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -13.2, meaning M. Echargui has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.4/10, leaving M. Echargui vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — M. Echargui has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -26 over recent matches.