A. Hernandez comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -8.5 to 5.6, with at least one match where A. Hernandez was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.8/10, leaving A. Hernandez vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

Y. Kawahashi comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 3. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -10.2, meaning Y. Kawahashi has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.3/10, leaving Y. Kawahashi vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.