D. Ajdukovic has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Matches have been close throughout — average DS of +3.2 with a downward trend. D. Ajdukovic is winning on the scoreboard but not pulling away. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.8/10, leaving D. Ajdukovic vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

T. Skatov comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -9.0 to 16.5, with at least one match where T. Skatov was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.2/10, leaving T. Skatov vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.