R. Bertrand has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Point margins have been modest — DS averaging +6.8. Wins have been functional rather than dominant. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.9/10, leaving R. Bertrand vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +20 over the last five.

S. Fomin comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -38.3 to 36.7, with at least one match where S. Fomin was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.3/10, leaving S. Fomin vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — S. Fomin has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -22 over recent matches.