C. Brace comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -2.5, meaning C. Brace has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.1/10, leaving C. Brace vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

N. Hibino has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -3.7, meaning N. Hibino has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.7/10, leaving N. Hibino vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.