D. Glinka comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -9.6 to 11.7, with at least one match where D. Glinka was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.1/10, leaving D. Glinka vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +11 over the last five.

M. Kukushkin comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -6.9, meaning M. Kukushkin has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.9/10, leaving M. Kukushkin vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.