G. Lomakin has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -9.3 to 12.5, with at least one match where G. Lomakin was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.4/10, leaving G. Lomakin vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

A. Hernandez comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -1.8, meaning A. Hernandez has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.6/10, leaving A. Hernandez vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.