Y. Bu has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -7.7 to 14.0, with at least one match where Y. Bu was clearly outplayed. Serve quality has been average (6.6/10) — neither a weapon nor a significant liability. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +23 over the last five.

M. Sharipov has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Point margins have been modest — DS averaging +5.3. Wins have been functional rather than dominant. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.3/10, leaving M. Sharipov vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.