J. Clarke comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -8.2 to 10.1, with at least one match where J. Clarke was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.7/10, leaving J. Clarke vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

S. Mochizuki comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -0.6, meaning S. Mochizuki has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.6/10, leaving S. Mochizuki vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.