F. Tian has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -12.0 to 23.2, with at least one match where F. Tian was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.8/10, leaving F. Tian vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

S. Imamura comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 2. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -14.8 to 16.9, with at least one match where S. Imamura was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.5/10, leaving S. Imamura vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +21 over the last five.