I. Montes-De La Torre has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Point margins have been modest — DS averaging +6.5. Wins have been functional rather than dominant. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.9/10, leaving I. Montes-De La Torre vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

Z. Kolar comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -6.8 to 10.4, with at least one match where Z. Kolar was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.2/10, leaving Z. Kolar vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.