S. Banerjee comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -9.1 to 12.6, with at least one match where S. Banerjee was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.4/10, leaving S. Banerjee vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — S. Banerjee has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -30 over recent matches.

R. Hijikata has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -14.5 to 13.8, with at least one match where R. Hijikata was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.4/10, leaving R. Hijikata vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — R. Hijikata has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -20 over recent matches.