M. Damas has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -11.1 to 16.2, with at least one match where M. Damas was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.5/10, leaving M. Damas vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +13 over the last five.

T. Faurel comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -2.8, meaning T. Faurel has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.0/10, leaving T. Faurel vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.