E. Kirkin has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -17.3 to 14.0, with at least one match where E. Kirkin was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.6/10, leaving E. Kirkin vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

R. Pacheco Mendez has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -1.6 to 22.2, with at least one match where R. Pacheco Mendez was clearly outplayed. Serve quality has been average (6.6/10) — neither a weapon nor a significant liability. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +16 over the last five.