L. Jeanjean has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Matches have been close throughout — average DS of +3.5 with a downward trend. L. Jeanjean is winning on the scoreboard but not pulling away. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.8/10, leaving L. Jeanjean vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

V. Erjavec comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point margins have been modest — DS averaging +6.4. Wins have been functional rather than dominant. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.7/10, leaving V. Erjavec vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.