R. Hijikata has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -3.1, meaning R. Hijikata has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.2/10, leaving R. Hijikata vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

P. Basile comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -6.8, meaning P. Basile has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.8/10, leaving P. Basile vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — P. Basile has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -10 over recent matches.