G. Johns has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -7.7 to 18.2, with at least one match where G. Johns was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.3/10, leaving G. Johns vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

D. Dutra Da Silva comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -5.7 to 25.0, with at least one match where D. Dutra Da Silva was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.9/10, leaving D. Dutra Da Silva vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +16 over the last five.