A. Michelsen has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -15.0 to 17.1, with at least one match where A. Michelsen was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.4/10, leaving A. Michelsen vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

C. Moutet comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -2.9, meaning C. Moutet has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.8/10, leaving C. Moutet vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.