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.

L. Romero Gormaz comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -1.1, meaning L. Romero Gormaz has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.1/10, leaving L. Romero Gormaz vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.