V. Erjavec has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -12.9 to 50.0, with at least one match where V. Erjavec was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.3/10, leaving V. Erjavec vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

A. Das comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -10.5, meaning A. Das has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 4.2/10, leaving A. Das vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.