M. Cilic comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -5.8 to 17.8, with at least one match where M. Cilic was clearly outplayed. Serve quality has been average (6.6/10) — neither a weapon nor a significant liability. Break point efficiency is a red flag — M. Cilic has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -12 over recent matches.

J. Munar has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -7.4 to 24.4, with at least one match where J. Munar was clearly outplayed. Serve quality has been average (6.6/10) — neither a weapon nor a significant liability. Break point efficiency is a red flag — J. Munar has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -15 over recent matches.