S. Bejlek has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -32.6 to 20.0, with at least one match where S. Bejlek was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.2/10, leaving S. Bejlek vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

E. Shibahara comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -3.6, meaning E. Shibahara has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.8/10, leaving E. Shibahara vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — E. Shibahara has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -26 over recent matches.