G. Villanueva comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -6.3 to 6.2, with at least one match where G. Villanueva was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.9/10, leaving G. Villanueva vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — G. Villanueva has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -14 over recent matches.

S. De La Fuente has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Point margins have been modest — DS averaging +7.4. Wins have been functional rather than dominant. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.0/10, leaving S. De La Fuente vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.