R. Bertola comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -8.5 to 26.2, with at least one match where R. Bertola was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.3/10, leaving R. Bertola vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

K. De Schepper comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -2.4, meaning K. De Schepper has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.4/10, leaving K. De Schepper vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.