A. Rublev has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -14.0 to 18.5, with at least one match where A. Rublev was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.2/10, leaving A. Rublev vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

N. Basilashvili arrives in exceptional form — five wins from five. Point margins have been modest — DS averaging +5.7. Wins have been functional rather than dominant. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.3/10, leaving N. Basilashvili vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.