B. Zhukayev has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -28.6 to 25.5, with at least one match where B. Zhukayev was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.1/10, leaving B. Zhukayev vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +10 over the last five.

F. Bax comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -0.4, meaning F. Bax has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.3/10, leaving F. Bax vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.