Y. Kusuhara comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -7.8, meaning Y. Kusuhara has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.7/10, leaving Y. Kusuhara vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

M. Gengel shows a 4–1 form record, though the level of opposition has been mixed — average ranking of opponents is 473. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.2/10, leaving M. Gengel vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.