I. Gakhov comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -6.1, meaning I. Gakhov has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.4/10, 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 -40 over recent matches.

G. Piraino comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 5. Matches have been close throughout — average DS of +0.9 with a downward trend. G. Piraino is winning on the scoreboard but not pulling away. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.8/10, leaving G. Piraino vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.