J. Cui comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -7.5, meaning J. Cui has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.3/10, 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. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -10.2 to 26.1, with at least one match where Y. Takahashi was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.4/10, leaving Y. Takahashi vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +16 over the last five.