D. Yevseyev comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -16.5 to 36.6, with at least one match where D. Yevseyev was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.1/10, leaving D. Yevseyev vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — D. Yevseyev has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -18 over recent matches.

S. Pieri has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -16.7 to 15.0, with at least one match where S. Pieri was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.4/10, leaving S. Pieri vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — S. Pieri has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -27 over recent matches.