B. Bicknell has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -0.3, meaning B. Bicknell has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.1/10, leaving B. Bicknell vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

M. Mesarovic comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 5.