S. Kozlov has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -16.7 to 23.8, with at least one match where S. Kozlov was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.0/10, leaving S. Kozlov vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — S. Kozlov has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -16 over recent matches.

A. Rybakov comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -2.7, meaning A. Rybakov has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.8/10, leaving A. Rybakov vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.