S. Hazawa has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Point margins have been modest — DS averaging +8.0. Wins have been functional rather than dominant. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.3/10, leaving S. Hazawa vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +17 over the last five.

K. Lee comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 3. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -5.5, meaning K. Lee has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.7/10, leaving K. Lee vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.