E. Butvilas has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -5.2 to 34.9, with at least one match where E. Butvilas was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.5/10, leaving E. Butvilas vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

M. Alcala Gurri comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -25.3 to 28.7, with at least one match where M. Alcala Gurri was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.9/10, leaving M. Alcala Gurri vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — M. Alcala Gurri has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -11 over recent matches.