R. A. Burruchaga shows a 4–1 form record, though the level of opposition has been mixed — average ranking of opponents is 228. Matches have been close throughout — average DS of +2.1 with a downward trend. R. A. Burruchaga is winning on the scoreboard but not pulling away. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.8/10, leaving R. A. Burruchaga vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +13 over the last five.

K. Khachanov comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -8.9 to 14.0, with at least one match where K. Khachanov was clearly outplayed. Serve quality has been average (6.6/10) — neither a weapon nor a significant liability. Break point efficiency is a red flag — K. Khachanov has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -17 over recent matches.