R. Hijikata has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -3.0, meaning R. Hijikata has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.2/10, leaving R. Hijikata vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

A. Vukic comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -6.5, meaning A. Vukic has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.7/10, leaving A. Vukic vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.