B. Ellis has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -4.0, meaning B. Ellis has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.2/10, leaving B. Ellis vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — B. Ellis has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -30 over recent matches.

H. Shiraishi comes into this match in difficult form — 0 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -5.2, meaning H. Shiraishi has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.1/10, leaving H. Shiraishi vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — H. Shiraishi has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -25 over recent matches.