R. Safiullin arrives in exceptional form — five wins from five. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.2/10, leaving R. Safiullin vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

C. Cretu has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Point margins have been modest — DS averaging +6.2. Wins have been functional rather than dominant. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.9/10, leaving C. Cretu vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.