J. Cui comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -4.8, meaning J. Cui has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.9/10, leaving J. Cui vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

Y. Takahashi 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 Y. Takahashi has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.0/10, leaving Y. Takahashi vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.