P. Kotov arrives in exceptional form — five wins from five. Serve quality has been average (7.0/10) — neither a weapon nor a significant liability. Break point efficiency is a red flag — P. Kotov has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -21 over recent matches.

L. van Assche has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Point margins have been modest — DS averaging +6.3. Wins have been functional rather than dominant. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.3/10, leaving L. van Assche vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.