S. Dostanic has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -24.7 to 22.4, with at least one match where S. Dostanic was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.0/10, leaving S. Dostanic vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — S. Dostanic has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -33 over recent matches.

R. Hijikata comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -11.8 to 13.8, with at least one match where R. Hijikata was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.2/10, leaving R. Hijikata vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — R. Hijikata has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -21 over recent matches.