M. Echargui comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -9.5, meaning M. Echargui has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.6/10, leaving M. Echargui vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — M. Echargui has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -17 over recent matches.

C. Garin comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -1.5 to 6.6, with at least one match where C. Garin was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.3/10, leaving C. Garin vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.