O. Shimanov comes into this match in difficult form — 0 wins from the last 2. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -19.6, meaning O. Shimanov has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.2/10, leaving O. Shimanov vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

V. Gaubas has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -0.8, meaning V. Gaubas has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.9/10, leaving V. Gaubas vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.