L. Nardi has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -4.0 to 6.8, with at least one match where L. Nardi was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.7/10, leaving L. Nardi vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

J. Fearnley comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -7.0, meaning J. Fearnley has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.6/10, leaving J. Fearnley vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.