M. Sherif has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -5.6 to 18.2, with at least one match where M. Sherif was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.6/10, leaving M. Sherif vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +10 over the last five.

S. Waltert comes into this match in difficult form — 0 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -9.2, meaning S. Waltert has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.2/10, leaving S. Waltert vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.