B. Zhukayev comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -9.2, meaning B. Zhukayev has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.1/10, leaving B. Zhukayev vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

Q. Vandecasteele has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -8.0 to 12.2, with at least one match where Q. Vandecasteele was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.1/10, leaving Q. Vandecasteele vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +18 over the last five.