B. Ellis has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -3.7, meaning B. Ellis has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.8/10, leaving B. Ellis vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

H. Shiraishi comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -2.4, meaning H. Shiraishi has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.0/10, leaving H. Shiraishi vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.