V. Vacherot comes in with a 4–1 record over recent matches, with wins against quality opposition in the top 30 on average. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -7.3 to 11.6, with at least one match where V. Vacherot was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.1/10, leaving V. Vacherot vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +14 over the last five.

M. Lajal comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Matches have been close throughout — average DS of +0.7 with a downward trend. M. Lajal is winning on the scoreboard but not pulling away. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.1/10, leaving M. Lajal vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — M. Lajal has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -15 over recent matches.