S. A. Linde Palacios has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -5.6, meaning S. A. Linde Palacios has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.5/10, leaving S. A. Linde Palacios vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

L. C. Castro comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 2. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -6.6 to 7.9, with at least one match where L. C. Castro was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.7/10, leaving L. C. Castro vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.