F. Cerundolo has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -12.8 to 27.8, with at least one match where F. Cerundolo was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.1/10, leaving F. Cerundolo vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — F. Cerundolo has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -10 over recent matches.

T. A. Tirante comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -13.2 to 16.8, with at least one match where T. A. Tirante was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.4/10, leaving T. A. Tirante vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.