P. Marinkov has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -9.7 to 16.1, with at least one match where P. Marinkov was clearly outplayed. Serve quality has been average (6.7/10) — neither a weapon nor a significant liability. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +15 over the last five.

J. McCabe comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -10.0 to 24.2, with at least one match where J. McCabe was clearly outplayed. Serve quality has been average (6.6/10) — neither a weapon nor a significant liability. Break point efficiency is a red flag — J. McCabe has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -34 over recent matches.