R. Tiukaev comes into this match in difficult form — 0 wins from the last 2. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -2.3, meaning R. Tiukaev has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 4.9/10, leaving R. Tiukaev vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

Z. Tkemaladze comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -8.5, meaning Z. Tkemaladze has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.6/10, leaving Z. Tkemaladze vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — Z. Tkemaladze has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -29 over recent matches.