P. Makk takes on J. Hallquist Lithen at the M15 Poprad, contested on clay. P. Makk enters ranked #553 while J. Lithen sits at #742, a 189-place gulf that frames the matchup. It is a clash of contrasting recent fortunes, and the clay should have plenty to say about which way it turns.

J. Hallquist Lithen is ranked #742 on the ITF tour with 44 ranking points.

P. Makk is ranked #553 on the ITF tour with 75 ranking points.

P. Makk and J. Lithen have no prior tour-level meetings, adding an unknown to the read.

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