E. Ribeiro comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -5.7 to 8.0, with at least one match where E. Ribeiro was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.8/10, leaving E. Ribeiro 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. 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.