Ch. Negritu shows a 4–1 form record, though the level of opposition has been mixed — average ranking of opponents is 389. Point margins have been modest — DS averaging +6.8. Wins have been functional rather than dominant. Serve quality has been average (6.8/10) — neither a weapon nor a significant liability. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +18 over the last five.

I. Gakhov comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -5.4, meaning I. Gakhov has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.2/10, leaving I. Gakhov vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — I. Gakhov has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -24 over recent matches.