C. Ruud shows a 4–1 form record, though the level of opposition has been mixed — average ranking of opponents is 73. Point margins have been modest — DS averaging +7.0. Wins have been functional rather than dominant. Serve quality has been average (6.6/10) — neither a weapon nor a significant liability. Break point efficiency is a red flag — C. Ruud has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -16 over recent matches.

R. Safiullin has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Matches have been close throughout — average DS of +4.7 with a downward trend. R. Safiullin is winning on the scoreboard but not pulling away. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.5/10, leaving R. Safiullin vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +19 over the last five.