J. Cui comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -13.2 to 15.3, with at least one match where J. Cui was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.5/10, leaving J. Cui vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — J. Cui has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -21 over recent matches.

M. Kukushkin comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -3.9, meaning M. Kukushkin has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.0/10, leaving M. Kukushkin vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — M. Kukushkin has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -25 over recent matches.