R. Albot has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -9.9 to 18.1, with at least one match where R. Albot was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.6/10, leaving R. Albot vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

T. Skatov comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -2.4, meaning T. Skatov has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.5/10, leaving T. Skatov vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.