T. Samuel arrives in exceptional form — five wins from five. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.4/10, leaving T. Samuel vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

S. Pankin has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -30.2 to 28.4, with at least one match where S. Pankin was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.2/10, leaving S. Pankin vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.