O. Krutykh has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -24.7 to 18.1, with at least one match where O. Krutykh was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.7/10, leaving O. Krutykh vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

D. Ostapenkov shows a 4–1 form record, though the level of opposition has been mixed — average ranking of opponents is 503. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -2.5 to 18.8, with at least one match where D. Ostapenkov was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.0/10, leaving D. Ostapenkov vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.