S. Sakellaridis has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -6.7 to 13.0, with at least one match where S. Sakellaridis was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.0/10, leaving S. Sakellaridis vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

M. Cecchinato comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -0.7, meaning M. Cecchinato has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.0/10, leaving M. Cecchinato vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.