M. Imamura has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -35.1 to 38.1, with at least one match where M. Imamura was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.0/10, leaving M. Imamura vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +19 over the last five.

S. Nakagawa comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -6.9, meaning S. Nakagawa has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.8/10, leaving S. Nakagawa vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — S. Nakagawa has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -25 over recent matches.