C. Chidekh comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -12.7 to 20.8, with at least one match where C. Chidekh was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.8/10, leaving C. Chidekh vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — C. Chidekh has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -22 over recent matches.

R. Safiullin arrives in exceptional form — five wins from five. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.3/10, leaving R. Safiullin vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — R. Safiullin has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -26 over recent matches.