I. Gakhov comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -9.1, meaning I. Gakhov has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.6/10, leaving I. Gakhov vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — I. Gakhov has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -54 over recent matches.

Ch. Negritu comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -7.2 to 8.7, with at least one match where Ch. Negritu was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.6/10, leaving Ch. Negritu vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.