F. Passaro comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -10.3 to 8.1, with at least one match where F. Passaro was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.1/10, leaving F. Passaro vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

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.