C. Chidekh comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -20.0 to 16.8, with at least one match where C. Chidekh was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.1/10, leaving C. Chidekh vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +11 over the last five.

Y. Mochizuki comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -11.8, meaning Y. Mochizuki has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.8/10, leaving Y. Mochizuki vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.