R. Noguchi comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -15.2 to 22.1, with at least one match where R. Noguchi was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.7/10, leaving R. Noguchi vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

S. Fomin shows a 4–1 form record, though the level of opposition has been mixed — average ranking of opponents is 421. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -1.0, meaning S. Fomin has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.8/10, leaving S. Fomin vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.