Araujo/Fernandez project as the higher-ceiling pair in a Major setting: more reliable tempo control, heavier overheads, and better point construction under pressure. Rodriguez/Dal Pozzo’s upset path relies on slowing rallies, forcing low-volley exchanges, and turning the match into long, physical service games. In Italy Major conditions (typically lively ball and rewarding net dominance), the edge goes to Araujo/Fernandez in straight sets unless the underdogs consistently win the lob battle.