D. Lajovic shows a 4–1 form record, though the level of opposition has been mixed — average ranking of opponents is 156. Point margins have been modest — DS averaging +5.1. Wins have been functional rather than dominant. Serve quality has been average (6.6/10) — neither a weapon nor a significant liability.

R. Safiullin arrives in exceptional form — five wins from five. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.3/10, leaving R. Safiullin vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — R. Safiullin has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -26 over recent matches.