A. Fils shows a 4–1 form record, though the level of opposition has been mixed — average ranking of opponents is 33. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -15.9 to 12.8, with at least one match where A. Fils was clearly outplayed. Serve quality has been average (6.6/10) — neither a weapon nor a significant liability. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +14 over the last five.

Dar. Blanch comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -1.4, meaning Dar. Blanch has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.2/10, leaving Dar. Blanch vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — Dar. Blanch has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -39 over recent matches.