K. Samrej has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -16.7 to 19.0, with at least one match where K. Samrej was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.5/10, leaving K. Samrej vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — K. Samrej has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -20 over recent matches.

A. Santillan comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -9.9 to 23.4, with at least one match where A. Santillan was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.2/10, leaving A. Santillan vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.