S. Imai has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -13.1 to 9.4, with at least one match where S. Imai was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.1/10, leaving S. Imai vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

H. Moriya comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -3.9, meaning H. Moriya has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.0/10, leaving H. Moriya vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — H. Moriya has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -21 over recent matches.