A. Santillan comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -9.9 to 23.4, with at least one match where A. Santillan was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.2/10, leaving A. Santillan vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

M. Imamura comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -3.5, meaning M. Imamura has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.8/10, leaving M. Imamura vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +14 over the last five.