T. C. Grant has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -2.9, meaning T. C. Grant has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.7/10, leaving T. C. Grant vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — T. C. Grant has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -11 over recent matches.

V. Erjavec comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -15.6 to 50.0, with at least one match where V. Erjavec was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.9/10, leaving V. Erjavec vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.