Y. Watanuki has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -2.6 to 16.7, with at least one match where Y. Watanuki was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.2/10, leaving Y. Watanuki vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

D. Altmaier comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -8.5 to 22.6, with at least one match where D. Altmaier was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.1/10, leaving D. Altmaier vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — D. Altmaier has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -13 over recent matches.