M. Cecchinato shows a 4–1 form record, though the level of opposition has been mixed — average ranking of opponents is 457. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -14.7 to 38.3, with at least one match where M. Cecchinato was clearly outplayed. Serve quality has been average (7.2/10) — neither a weapon nor a significant liability. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +17 over the last five.

A. Ouakaa comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -18.7, meaning A. Ouakaa has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.1/10, leaving A. Ouakaa vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — A. Ouakaa has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -40 over recent matches.