R. Bertola has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -13.0 to 12.3, with at least one match where R. Bertola was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.9/10, leaving R. Bertola vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

F. Maestrelli comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -4.3, meaning F. Maestrelli has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.5/10, leaving F. Maestrelli vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.