I. Buse has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -7.7 to 8.5, with at least one match where I. Buse was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.2/10, leaving I. Buse vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

R. A. Burruchaga comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -4.1 to 6.1, with at least one match where R. A. Burruchaga was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.9/10, leaving R. A. Burruchaga vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.