M. Poljicak arrives in exceptional form — five wins from five. Serve quality has been average (6.8/10) — neither a weapon nor a significant liability.

G. Lomakin comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -22.4, meaning G. Lomakin has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 4.9/10, 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 -24 over recent matches.