E. Cocciaretto has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Point margins have been modest — DS averaging +7.6. Wins have been functional rather than dominant. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.9/10, leaving E. Cocciaretto vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +17 over the last five.

K. Kawa comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -31.8 to 47.8, with at least one match where K. Kawa was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.6/10, leaving K. Kawa vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +11 over the last five.