R. Safiullin has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -6.4 to 23.1, with at least one match where R. Safiullin was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.3/10, leaving R. Safiullin vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

G. A. Bailly comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -4.8, meaning G. A. Bailly has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.7/10, leaving G. A. Bailly vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — G. A. Bailly has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -18 over recent matches.