T. Monteiro has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -22.0 to 17.0, with at least one match where T. Monteiro was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.9/10, leaving T. Monteiro vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — T. Monteiro has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -17 over recent matches.

R. A. Burruchaga comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -4.8, meaning R. A. Burruchaga has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.6/10, leaving R. A. Burruchaga vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.