Y. Shimizu comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -4.1, meaning Y. Shimizu has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.9/10, leaving Y. Shimizu vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — Y. Shimizu has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -28 over recent matches.

J. Cui comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -1.6, meaning J. Cui has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.2/10, leaving J. Cui vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.