R. Safiullin has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Matches have been close throughout — average DS of +4.7 with a downward trend. R. Safiullin is winning on the scoreboard but not pulling away. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.5/10, leaving R. Safiullin vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +19 over the last five.

G. A. Bailly comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -20.8 to 20.3, with at least one match where G. A. Bailly was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.6/10, leaving G. A. Bailly vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.