F. Broska has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -0.6, meaning F. Broska has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.1/10, leaving F. Broska vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

Y. Kawahashi comes into this match in difficult form — 0 wins from the last 2. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -14.4, meaning Y. Kawahashi has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.0/10, leaving Y. Kawahashi vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.