D. Galfi has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -8.4 to 20.0, with at least one match where D. Galfi was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.0/10, leaving D. Galfi vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

A. Ito comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -13.0, meaning A. Ito has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.3/10, leaving A. Ito vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.