R. Safiullin has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -6.4 to 23.1, with at least one match where R. Safiullin was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.3/10, leaving R. Safiullin vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

P. Llamas Ruiz arrives in exceptional form — five wins from five. Serve quality has been average (6.8/10) — neither a weapon nor a significant liability. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +19 over the last five.