A. Fiorentini comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 1. Point margins have been modest — DS averaging +5.9. Wins have been functional rather than dominant. Serve quality has been average (6.6/10) — neither a weapon nor a significant liability.

M. Cerny comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Matches have been close throughout — average DS of +1.5 with a downward trend. M. Cerny is winning on the scoreboard but not pulling away. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.6/10, leaving M. Cerny vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.