A. Escoffier has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -7.5 to 11.5, with at least one match where A. Escoffier was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.7/10, leaving A. Escoffier vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +18 over the last five.

M. Malige comes into this match in difficult form — 0 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -12.7, meaning M. Malige has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.2/10, leaving M. Malige vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.