V. Orlov has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -1.2 to 32.5, with at least one match where V. Orlov was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.3/10, leaving V. Orlov vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +11 over the last five.

G. Lomakin comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -26.5, meaning G. Lomakin has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 4.8/10, leaving G. Lomakin vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — G. Lomakin has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -29 over recent matches.