J. Kovalik has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -7.1 to 32.5, with at least one match where J. Kovalik was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.1/10, leaving J. Kovalik vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — J. Kovalik has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -20 over recent matches.

T. A. Tirante comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -9.3 to 29.3, with at least one match where T. A. Tirante was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.4/10, leaving T. A. Tirante vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — T. A. Tirante has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -19 over recent matches.