M. Landaluce has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -4.1 to 35.8, with at least one match where M. Landaluce was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.2/10, leaving M. Landaluce vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

M. Malige comes into this match in difficult form — 0 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -12.7, meaning M. Malige has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.2/10, leaving M. Malige vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.