Y. Kawahashi comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 4. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -9.3, meaning Y. Kawahashi has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.4/10, leaving Y. Kawahashi vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +22 over the last five.

K. Tyagi comes into this match in difficult form — 3 wins from the last 3. Dominance has been solid and consistent, averaging DS +8.7 (range: 0.4 to 19.0). Serve quality has been average (6.5/10) — neither a weapon nor a significant liability.