B. Zhukayev has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -5.1 to 25.5, with at least one match where B. Zhukayev was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.2/10, leaving B. Zhukayev 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.